Ingredients
– 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 1 cup honey
– ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
– ¼ cup rice vinegar
– 2 tablespoons sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– ¼ cup cornstarch
– ¼ cup water
– 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
– 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is easy if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
3. Combine: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
5. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6. Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it. Cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes.
7. Return Chicken: Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, stirring well to combine it with the thickened sauce.
8. Serve: Prepare to serve topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating an incredible dish without fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low (or 2-3 hours on high)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 26g