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Crock Pot Sesame Chicken

Crock Pot Sesame Chicken
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This easy and flavorful Crock Pot Sesame Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender boneless chicken is slow-cooked in a sweet and savory sesame sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, it delivers comforting, family-friendly meals that keep everyone coming back for seconds. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete, delicious dinner made effortlessly in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup/brown sugar substitute)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

For Thickening

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (cornstarch slurry)

Garnishes

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner result. Place the chicken evenly into the slow cooker base for even cooking.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Combine and Cook: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and infused with flavors.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: About 20 minutes before serving, remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook uncovered until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
  5. Finish and Serve: Shred or chop the chicken, and return it to the thickened sauce. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or your favorite noodles.

Notes

  • Use dark meat chicken thighs for moister, more flavorful results.
  • Don’t skip the cornstarch thickening step to get a silky sauce that clings well.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan just before serving to enhance their nutty aroma.
  • Prep the night before by combining chicken and sauce in the crock pot insert, cover and refrigerate, then cook fresh the next day.
  • Keep the slow cooker lid closed during cooking to prevent heat loss and extended cooking time.

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