Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken

A bowl of honey sesame chicken with rice.

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Crockpot honey sesame chicken with a flavorful sauce and simple ingredients. An easy slow cooker dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh, pre-minced, or frozen)
1 tablespoon grated ginger (fresh, pre-prepared, or frozen)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
3 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Optional for serving: steamed rice and veggies

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Place chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the onions on top. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and onion.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker. Shred the chicken right in the crockpot using two forks. Stir it well to coat in the thickened sauce. Leave the crockpot uncovered and cook for the remaining time until the sauce thickens.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions for garnish and serve with rice and veggies if desired.

Notes

Recipe notes:

Save time/prep ahead:
- Pre-chop ingredients – Dice onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger the night before. Store them together in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Mix the sauce ahead – Whisk the honey sesame sauce ingredients (honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, etc.) and store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use prepped produce from grocery stores – Look for pre-minced garlic, grated ginger paste, or pre-chopped onion to skip chopping time.
- Make it a freezer meal – Add raw chicken and sauce mixture to a freezer bag, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then slow cook as directed.
- Double the batch – Slow cooking two batches means one for dinner tonight and one for the freezer (future you will thank you).
- Serve with quick sides – Pair with microwaveable hot cooked rice or steamed frozen vegetables for a complete meal in minutes.
This recipe is gluten-free with the use of coconut aminos or tamari in place of soy sauce. It is dairy-free.
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