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The Best Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

The Best Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Who needs takeout when you can make sticky, sweet, and savory Honey Sesame Chicken right in your slow cooker? This easy recipe creates tender chicken simmered in a flavorful honey-soy-garlic sauce — perfect over white rice for a comforting meal any night of the week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-Inspired
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 5 pieces)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken sauce)
  • sesame seeds, for garnish
  • cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • slow cooker / crockpot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife and cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot insert and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vegetable oil, minced garlic, diced onion, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1½–2½ hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken and cut it into chunks. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water and whisk it into the sauce to thicken. Return the chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Serve hot over a bed of white rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

To store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave until warmed through. To freeze: Place the cooled chicken in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat fully before serving. Source: Six Sisters’ Stuff.