Slow-Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 3/4 cups Honey; 1/2 cups Soy Sauce; 1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Ketchup; 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil; 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil; 1 Tablespoon Minced Or Grated Fresh Ginger Root; 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced Or Pressed; 3/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 4 teaspoons Cornstarch; 1/4 cups Cold Water; Optional Garnishes: Thinly Sliced Scallions, Sesame Seeds; 6 cups Hot Cooked Rice, For Serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
Salt And Pepper, to taste
3/4 cups Honey
1/2 cups Soy Sauce
1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 Tablespoon Minced Or Grated Fresh Ginger Root
4 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced Or Pressed
3/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
4 teaspoons Cornstarch
1/4 cups Cold Water
Optional Garnishes: Thinly Sliced Scallions, Sesame Seeds
6 cups Hot Cooked Rice, For Serving

1
Very lightly season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the slow cooker.
2
Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, canola and sesame oils, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes in a mixing bowl and pour over the chicken thighs.
3
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4
Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a rimmed plate or bowl and cover lightly with foil, leaving the sauce in the slow cooker.
5
Stir the cornstarch into the water with a fork or small whisk until dissolved.
6
Whisk the mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker.
7
Cover the slow-cooker and turn the heat to high.
8
Let it cook and thicken for 15 minutes.
9
Carefully transfer the chicken back into the slow-cooker and mix to coat the chicken with the thickened sauce.
10
Serve the pieces of chicken over hot cooked rice.
11
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

1862

kcal

Calories

Fat

268

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, Salt And Pepper, to taste, 3/4 cups Honey, 1/2 cups Soy Sauce, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow-Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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