Description
A tender and aromatic slow cooker sesame chicken with a glossy, sweet, and savory glaze. A perfect healthy alternative to takeout that is incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger together, then pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for another 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds just before serving.
- Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired