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Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken
5 from 21 votes

Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken

Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken features bite-sized chicken breast coated in cornstarch and cooked slowly in a sweet and savory sauce made from sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. The chicken becomes tender while soaking up the rich sauce, finished with sesame seeds and green onions for a simple yet flavorful meal served ideally with rice.

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 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

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  1. Place the chicken pieces in a large ziplock bag.
  2. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
  3. 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.
  4. When ready to cook, thaw the bag (if frozen) with the Honey Sesame Chicken.
  5. Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray and add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  6. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6-7 hours.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve with rice.

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 (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 53g (106%) Vitamin A 51IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

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.