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Asian Sweet Chili Sesame Chicken

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (thawed)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Sriracha to taste (optional)
Sweet Chili Sesame Sauce
  • 2-4 tablespoons Asian Sweet Chili Sauce (I use Mae Ploy)*
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons quality hoisin sauce (like Lee Kum Kee or Kikkkoman)**
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder or 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder or 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnishes
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • chopped green onions
  • sriracha or Asian chili sauce to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add chicken to the bottom of a lighlty greased slow cooker.
  2. Whisk the Sweet Chili Sesame Sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours OR until the chicken is tender enough to shred (check the chicken early). If you are using thin chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs, reduce the cooking time.
  4. Shred chicken in the crockpot and add 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water to the crockpot. Stir contents around. Cook on high for 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens. Taste and add Sriracha for spicier, brown sugar for sweeter if desired. *Alternatively, you can add the cornstarch slurry and liquid from the crockpot to a saucepan and simmer until thickened on the stove - this will create a thicker sauce.*
  5. Serve with rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

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  • *If you don't like heat at all, start with 2 tablespoons Asian Sweet Chili Sauce. You can always add more at the end of cooking.
  • **Hoisin sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store.