Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
Description
Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked slowly in a mixture of diced onion, reduced sodium soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and a bit of crushed red pepper. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to become tender and infused with a balanced sweet and savory sauce. Once cooked, the chicken is shredded and returned to the sauce, preserving moisture and flavor.
The sauce offers a mild heat from the red pepper flakes combined with the natural sweetness of honey and the depth of soy and ketchup. Topped with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, the dish gains a fresh and nutty finish. This chicken pairs nicely with plain steamed rice or simple steamed greens to complement its flavor.
The recipe notes do not specify storage or reheating tips, but this dish can typically be kept warm in the slow cooker for short periods. Using boneless thighs ensures easy shredding and consistent cooking throughout.
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced, small
- ½ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine onion, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger and red pepper.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken thighs into a 6-qt slow cooker. Add soy sauce mixture and gently toss to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken thighs from the slow cooker and shred the chicken before returning to the pot with the juices. Cover and keep warm for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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