Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken thighs into a sweet and savory masterpiece simmered in a rich honey-soy glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal prep while delivering maximum flavor. Just set it, forget it, and enjoy a comforting meal over rice or noodles that will have your family coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until fully combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker to mix with the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. You can also incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.