
We are now two weeks into the new school year.
Adjustment time. As in- get my act together and figure out what I’m making for dinner before 6 pm. I’m always looking for quick-fix dinner ideas. Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken takes a little thought ahead of time, but you’re set when the “What’s for dinner??” question surfaces. It’s simple and a complete meal when served with a dish of stir fried veggies.
The leftovers would be perfect for lunch served over some greens tossed with a little Balsamic dressing.
Lunch for Momma.
That’s what I’m talking about.

Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken

Adapted from LDS Living Magazine online
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fresh or frozen*
- 1/2 cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup diced onion
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- sesame seeds
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- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Put Sesame seeds in slow cooker, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic, pepper flakes and pepper. Place chicken in cooker, turn to cover with sauce.
- Cook on low 3 to 4 hours or just until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, leaving sauce in ceramic insert.
- Turn heat to high on slow cooker.
- Whisk cornstarch into water and pour into slow cooker. Whisk to combine with sauce. Replace lid and cook sauce on high 10 more minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Shred chicken, then return to pot and toss with sauce before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve with rice.
Notes
-*I usually just throw chicken into the slow cooker frozen. It cooks in 3-4 hours on low. No thawing needed!
Did you make this recipe?
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Jennie Richards
The recipe doesn’t have an amount for the sesame seeds, any idea?
Si Foster
Hi Jennie!
Sprinkling a couple pinches would work great.
Happy Thanksgiving!
XO,
Si
Emily winer
Si, I almost forgot to credit you for this recipe since I’ve made it so many times!! On busy days, the prep for this shredded slow roasted chicken could not be easier. I love how my crock pot makes my whole home smell so warm and inviting because of this delicious chicken! Thank you for finding a protein that feeds so many with such little prep!!
Hi
Hi, sounds delicous! Can you use the split chicken breasts?
lindsay kjar
mmmm:) this chicken was so tasty. i think next time i'll try to invent some sort of asian slaw to pair it with, and pile it up on a crusty roll of sorts. what would one put in an asian themed slaw? cabbage, carrots, green onion, splashes of soy sauce, fish sauce, a little mayo, a dash of hoisin? or maybe i'm way off… anyway, thanks for sharing- love your recipes as always!
BurntApple
This has been one of our family favorites for several years now. Your photos turned out so beautiful!
Rosemary Wolbert
Sounds (and looks) delicious. I love having a new recipe to add to my slow cooker line up. Make more!
abountifulkitchen
Thanks Rosemary! I have another that is one of our favorites, I'm hoping to post later this week…
Bonnie
Hi Si, Is the 1 cup of honey already halved from the original or do you suggest cutting it to 1/2 cup? This sounds wonderful. I will try it in the next few days. Love your new photo on the sidebar.
abountifulkitchen
Hi Bonnie!
Sorry that is confusing. I used 1/2 instead of 1. I'm going to make a change on the recipe. Hope all is well with you !