Description
Crockpot Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal with minimal effort. This recipe features tender, shredded chicken simmered in a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this slow cooker classic fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma while you focus on other tasks. Whether served over rice or in lettuce wraps, this comforting dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Cooked brown or white rice, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions (for serving)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, sesame oil, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 1½–2½ hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken and shred it after resting for a few minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for an additional 10–20 minutes until thickened.
- Return shredded chicken to the sauce and mix well.
- Serve hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg