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Crockpot Sesame Chicken

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  • Author: lima
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A slow cooker meal that’s easy to prepare, sweet, and savory, perfect over rice or with vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Cooked rice or steamed vegetables (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a crockpot, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and coat them in the sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir in sesame seeds.
  5. Serve over cooked rice or with steamed vegetables, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For best flavor, use boneless thighs. Don’t lift the lid while cooking to retain heat. Adjust sweetness and saltiness to taste.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg