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Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it in the thickened sauce.
  6. Serve the chicken over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but be careful not to overcook them to prevent dryness.

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