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    Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken

    Published: Jun 25, 2023 by Keri Hix

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    This slow cooker Sesame Chicken is an easy recipe and a delicious dinner the whole family will love. With just a few minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients, you have a flavorful dinner simmering away. Crockpot meals are perfect for those busy weeknights when you will appreciate that dinner had been started earlier in the day. 

    Sesame chicken on a  white plate with rice.

    This easy slow cooker sesame chicken served over a bed of rice that soaks up the flavorful sauce is sure to satisfy even a picky eater.

    Another chicken recipe that we love cooked in the slow cooker is this delicious chicken enchilada casserole.

    Table of contents
    • Why we like this recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Ingredient notes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe Directions
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • Other recipes you might like
    • Recipe

    Why we like this recipe

    Meal Prep - This slow cooker sesame chicken recipe is perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch on the weekend, and have a tasty meal ready to heat the coming week. 

    Easily add some veggies - If you would like to add some veggies, try a little fresh broccoli, green beans, or carrots. 

    White meat or dark meat - This easy slow cooker sesame chicken calls for chicken breast, however, if you prefer dark meat, you can use skinless chicken thighs. 

    Both white rice and brown rice go well with this chicken.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Labeled ingredients shown to make slow cooker sesame chicken.

    To make this easy chicken dinner recipe you will need: Chicken breasts, onion, salt, pepper, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, water, cornstarch, green onions, and sesame seeds. 

    Ingredient notes

    • Chicken - You can easily substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
    • Ketchup - If you don't have ketchup, use tomato paste instead.
    • Minced Garlic - Garlic powder will work fine if you don't have fresh.
    • Olive Oil - Vegetable oil can be used in place of olive oil.
    • Soy Sauce - Use regular or low-sodium soy sauce. It is a personal preference.

    Step-by-Step Recipe Directions

    Prepare a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Dice the onion.

    Cubed chicken and onion in a crock pot bowl.

    Place the chicken and diced onion in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.

    Ingredients to make sesame sauce for chicken in a mixing bowl..

    In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce (low sodium soy sauce works just fine) honey, ketchup, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper. 

    Sesame sauce poured over raw chicken in a crock pot bowl ready to cook.

    Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture over the chicken. Stir.

    Just cooked sesame chicken still in the crock pot bowl.

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 

    About 30 minutes before serving, make a cornstarch slurry using the cornstarch and a couple of tablespoons of water. Add a larger amount of cornstarch if you like a thicker sauce. Allow the chicken to continue to cook for about 30 minutes until the sauce thickens. 

    Sesame chicken on a white plate with rice.

    Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving. 

    Sesame chicken on a white plate with rice.

    Recipe FAQ's

    What can I serve with sesame chicken?

    If you are looking for something other than rice, you can serve this chicken with noodles, some veggies, or (a kid's favorite) mashed potatoes.

    How long does it take to cook sesame chicken in the slow cooker?

    In this recipe, the chicken is cut into pieces before cooking. Recommended cook time is 3 to 4 hours on low.

    Can I freeze sesame chicken?

    Yes. After cooking and cooling, place the sesame chicken in a freezer container or Zip-loc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the chicken by placing it in the refrigerator overnight.

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    Recipe

    Sesame chicken with rice on a white plate.

    Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken

    Just a few minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients and you have flavorful sesame chicken simmering away.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 307kcal
    Author: Keri Hix

    Equipment

    • 1 Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds Chicken Breast skinless, boneless, cubed
    • ½ cup Onion diced
    • ½ teaspoon Salt to taste
    • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
    • ½ cup Soy Sauce
    • ⅓ cup Honey
    • ¼ cup Ketchup
    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
    • 3 tablespoons Water
    • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon Green Onions sliced
    • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

    Instructions

    • Prepare a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. 
    • Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
    • Dice the onion.
    • Place the chicken and diced onion in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
    • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce (low sodium soy sauce works just fine) honey, ketchup, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper.
    • Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture over the chicken. Stir.
    • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
    • About 30 minutes before serving, make a cornstarch slurry using the cornstarch and a couple of tablespoons of water. Add a larger amount of cornstarch if you like a thicker sauce. Allow the chicken to continue to cook for about 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
    • Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

    Notes

     
    Ingredient notes
    • Chicken - You can easily substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts. 
    • Ketchup - If you don't have ketchup, use tomato paste instead. 
    • Minced Garlic - Garlic powder will work fine if you don't have fresh. 
    • Olive Oil - Vegetable oil can be used in place of olive oil. 
    • Soy Sauce - Use regular or low sodium soy sauce. It is personal preference.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1544mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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