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Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken
Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken is so easy to prepare with this make-ahead recipe! Experience this Chinese-inspired dish right in the comfort of your home!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 584 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- cooking spray
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in a large ziplock bag.
- Add the cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
- In a large measuring cup, combine all the sauce ingredients. Add the sauce to the ziplock bag with the chicken. Toss to combine. Freeze for later or place in the fridge to marinate if using within one day.
- When ready to cook, thaw the bag (if frozen) with the Honey Sesame Chicken.
- Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray and add the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6-7 hours.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve with rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
584kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
732mg
(31%)
Potassium
700mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 584kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 732mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.