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Crockpot Sesame Honey Chicken

A simple and flavorful crockpot recipe for tender chicken with a sweet and savory sesame honey glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Crock Pot
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them.
  3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
  5. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Add it to the sauce in the crockpot and stir well.
  6. Let the sauce thicken for 5-10 minutes on high heat.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix with the sauce.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.