Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe - Easy & Delicious
Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken — a chinese recipe (main course) with 13 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.
305
Total Time (min)
4
servings
428
Calories/serving
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (fresh, minced)
- 1 cup sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 scallions green onions (sliced for garnish)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- 1 cup carrot (sliced, optional)
Instructions
6 steps
Prepare the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Make sure the chicken is evenly spaced.Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness if necessary.Combine in Slow Cooker
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Ensure all chicken pieces are coated.Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Check for doneness before serving.Thicken Sauce (Optional)
If desired, mix cornstarch with water and add to the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes to thicken.
Stir well to combine.Serve
Shred the chicken and mix with the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve with rice or noodles.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your chinese meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe - Easy & Delicious is a beloved dish from Chinese cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 305 minutes, it is a rewarding project for when you have extra time in the kitchen.
Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse culinary traditions in the world, with thousands of years of history. Each of China's eight major regional cuisines offers unique flavors and cooking techniques.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 13 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but cooking time may need to be increased.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
Recipe Details
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