Sesame Chicken for Slow Cooker

Sesame Chicken for Slow Cooker
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
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    1.4K

Transform hectic weeknights into culinary triumphs with this effortless slow-cooker sesame chicken. A symphony of sweet and savory flavors, it's the ultimate comfort food to come home to. Serve over fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    41 g
  • Cholesterol
    88 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    35 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1060 mg
  • Sugar
    38 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Arrange chicken evenly in the base of your slow cooker. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, dried minced onion, vegetable oil, and garlic powder until well combined. Pour the luscious mixture evenly over the chicken. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours, or on High for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. (Cook time: 1.5-4 hours)

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Recipe View Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest briefly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, create a slurry by whisking together water and cornstarch until completely smooth. Gradually stir this slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Switch the slow cooker to High and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, approximately 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return them to the slow cooker, gently stirring to coat them evenly in the delectable sesame sauce. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Garnish generously with sesame seeds before serving. (1 minute)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a subtle kick.
Serve over white rice, brown rice, or quinoa. Garnish with chopped green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
To prevent the chicken from drying out, avoid overcooking. Check for doneness around the minimum cooking time.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan or microwave.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.9/ 5 ( 480 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Leone Corwin

    The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the honey slightly.

  • Elisabeth Gerlach

    I added some ginger and a splash of rice vinegar to the sauce – delicious!

  • Trycia Kuvalis

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy and the whole family loves it.

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