Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
This Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is an easy crockpot dinner made with juicy chicken and a sticky honey sesame sauce that's packed with sweet and savory flavor. Serve it over rice for a simple family meal that feels like your favorite takeout order, without leaving the house.
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Mix cornstarch and water and stir into the slow cooker sauce.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are a great option if you prefer extra flavor and juicy, tender meat.
- Don't skip the cornstarch slurry. It helps create a thick, glossy sauce that coats the chicken beautifully.
- After adding the cornstarch mixture, let the sauce simmer for a few minutes so it can fully thicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen the sauce.
- Freeze cooled leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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