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Crock Pot Sesame Chicken

Savory Crock Pot Sesame Chicken That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Delightfully easy Crock Pot Sesame Chicken delivers bold flavors with minimal effort, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs can substitute with chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil use fresh for the best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar is a substitute
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch mix with water to create a slurry

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger until well blended.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot and pour the sauce mixture over, ensuring every piece is coated.
  3. Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 3-4 hours, checking at 3 hours for tenderness.
  4. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust cooking time based on chicken cut to avoid dryness.

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