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Sweet slow cooker Honey Sesame Chicken can be prepped in just 10 minutes. Serve with rice and a veggie for a complete, quick meal.
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Honey Sesame Chicken

Sweet slow cooker Honey Sesame Chicken can be prepped in just 10 minutes. Serve with rice and a veggie for a complete, quick meal.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 282 kcal
Author Liz

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 c. honey
  • 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 Tbs. ketchup
  • 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbs. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbs. sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken breasts. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours.
  3. When chicken is cooked through and tender, transfer chicken breasts to a plate.
  4. Whisk cornstarch into the sauce and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, for sauce to thicken.
  5. While sauce continues to cook, use to forks or a set of bear claws to shred chicken. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir to coat chicken in sauce.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice.