Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken
A simple, budget-friendly Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken that cooks up tender and delicious with a sweet, sticky sauce. Perfect for busy nights and family dinners.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 307kcal
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.
- Serve with noodles or rice.
Notes
Common Issues & Easy Fixes
Sauce too thin?
Add another teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of water. Too salty?
Next time, use low-sodium soy sauce or add an extra tablespoon of honey to balance it out. Chicken too soft or mushy?
It cooked too long. Stick to 3–4 hours on LOW for the best results. Leftovers & Storage Refrigerator: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat: Warm in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Add another teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of water. Too salty?
Next time, use low-sodium soy sauce or add an extra tablespoon of honey to balance it out. Chicken too soft or mushy?
It cooked too long. Stick to 3–4 hours on LOW for the best results. Leftovers & Storage Refrigerator: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat: Warm in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
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