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slow cooker honey chicken thighs with sesame seeds
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Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken

5 from 58 Ratings
This easy Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken recipe delivers tender pieces of chicken coated in a super flavorful sweet and savory, sticky sauce that is just so delicious. You only need a short list of items and 5 minutes of prep to make it!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 3 scallions , diced
  • cooked white rice , for serving

Instructions

  • Lightly season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper; transfer to a 6 quart crockpot coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vegetable oil, sesame oil, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
  • Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours (or until an internal temperature reaches 165F.)
  • Remove chicken from the crockpot, but leave the sauce.
  • Dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch in 6 tablespoons of water and pour into the crockpot. Stir to combine with the sauce.
  • Replace lid and cook sauce on high for 10 more minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Leave chicken pieces whole or shred into bite size pieces. Then in individual bowls, place chicken pieces over cooked rice and spoon some sauce on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Notes

Don’t have a crockpot? Try using a roasting pan and cook in a 250 degree F oven for 3-4 hours, or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Then thicken the sauce in a small pot on the stove.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal · Carbohydrates: 64g · Protein: 29g · Fat: 6g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2g · Trans Fat: 0.02g · Cholesterol: 129mg · Sodium: 1156mg · Potassium: 537mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 59g · Vitamin A: 196IU · Vitamin C: 3mg · Calcium: 43mg · Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy crockpot recipes, honey sesame chicken, slow cooker chicken recipes