Description
Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory sauce infused with garlic and ginger. This hands-off recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to whip up a comforting meal without the hassle. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying family dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Trim fat from chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In the slow cooker, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch mixture, and water/broth; stir well.
- Add chicken pieces to the slow cooker, ensuring they are coated in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Stir in sesame seeds and green onions just before serving.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg