Description
Crockpot Sesame Chicken is a deliciously effortless meal that brings together tender shredded chicken and a sweet-savory sauce, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic! This dish shines when served over rice, allowing each bite to melt in your mouth with the rich flavors of soy sauce and honey. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh or as leftovers, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Chopped green onions for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, sesame oil, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1½-2½ hours until cooked through.
- Remove chicken; shred into pieces after resting for a few minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water; stir into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 10-20 minutes until thickened.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot; mix well with the sauce. Serve over rice garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg