How to Make Sesame Chicken for Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like coming home to the delicious aroma of a home-cooked meal, especially when it's one that's been slowly simmering in the slow cooker all day. And when that meal happens to be a mouthwatering dish of Sesame Chicken, it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. This easy and flavorful recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner that will leave everyone wanting more.

What makes this slow cooker Sesame Chicken stand out is its combination of tender, juicy chicken thighs ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Spread chicken evenly in a slow cooker. Stir together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, onion, oil, and garlic powder in a bowl; pour over chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or High for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chicken from sauce to a cutting board; set aside.
  • Stir together water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; stir into sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; stir into sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1060mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 335mg