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    Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

    Modified: Apr 23, 2023 · Published: Aug 2, 2013 by Ashley

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    I've been on a slow cooker kick this summer. It's just nice to put a little effort into a meal early in the day and then walk away and enjoy the delicious smells until dinnertime. This one was really simple to put together, and the flavor was great! One thing that I decided that I am d-o-n-e with, though, is trying to thicken any type of sauce in the slow cooker by adding a cornstarch slurry and letting it cook on high for a few minutes. It has never worked for me. Ever. And I've had a few different slow cookers. I gave it one last shot with this recipe, and after getting frustrated and pouring it into a saucepan to thicken, I decided that this was the last time. It's not a big deal and usually doesn't take long, but it does add another pan to clean up after dinner. Anyway, this was nice and sweet and tangy, and my whole family enjoyed it. My toddler was having a blast dipping the chicken into the sauce over and over and over again. I served this over some steamed white rice (yep - had the slow cooker AND the rice cooker both going at once today!) with Roasted Okra on the side. It was a great meal, and a nice way to end the week.

    Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

    Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken
    The Comfort of Cooking - adapted from Six Sisters' Stuff

    YIELD: Serves 4-5

    6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts
    Salt and pepper
    ½ cup diced onion
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    ½ cup honey
    ¼ cup ketchup
    ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce*
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
    ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    4 teaspoons cornstarch
    ⅓ cup water
    2 packets minute rice, optional
    ½ tablespoon (or more) sesame seeds
    3 scallions, chopped

    Place chicken in Crock Pot and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.

    In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oil and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for 2 hours.

    Remove chicken to a cutting board, leaving sauce. Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Prepare rice according to package instructions.

    In a small bowl, dissolve 4 teaspoons cornstarch in ⅓ cup water; add to crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Cover and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes, or until slightly thickened.

    Add cooked rice to 4 plates, top with chicken and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

    Enjoy!

    *Optional: use Gluten Free

    Big Flavors Rating: 4 Stars

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    Comments

    1. Hannah Flack

      June 29, 2020 at 3:20 am

      This looks really wonderful. I do think spaghetti squash is a great option for enjoying traditional noodle dishes on a grain-free diet. Thanks for posting this on Food Flicks Friday.

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      • Ashley

        June 29, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        It’s definitely a great alternative to grains!

        Reply
    2. Katie N.

      February 02, 2022 at 11:40 pm

      This is such a great recipe! I have made it several times, sometimes with boneless breasts, sometimes with thighs. It is a hit every time. So easy and so tasty! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 03, 2022 at 8:42 am

        So glad this is a hit in your house, Katie! I haven't made this one in 9 years!! I'll have to give it another try sometime soon!

        Reply

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