Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken: Easy and Delicious Home Comfort Food
Enjoy a delightful and comforting meal with this easy Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken. Perfect for any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred it. Mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the sauce. Stir until thickened.
- Add shredded chicken back to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight before cooking.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken