Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
584 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken
Description
The Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken recipe begins by tossing chicken breast chunks in cornstarch and marinating them in a blend of sesame oil, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and fresh ginger. This marinade imparts a balance of sweetness, acidity, and aromatic depth. Cooking the mixture in a slow cooker allows the chicken to gently absorb the sauce, becoming tender and flavorful without drying out.
Cooking times vary with high heat requiring about three hours or low heat set for six to seven hours. The thicker cornstarch coating helps create a slightly glossy texture in the sauce as it simmers around the chicken pieces. Sprinkling sesame seeds and sliced green onions at the end enhances the appearance and adds a subtle crunch and fresh bite.
This dish pairs well with plain rice, which balances the concentrated sweetness and savory notes of the sesame sauce. It fits well as a main dish for lunch or dinner and can be prepared ahead by marinating the chicken and freezing for convenient later cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch chunks, boneless skinless
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- cooking spray
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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