Crock Pot Sesame Seed Chicken
Effortless and bursting with flavor, Crock Pot Sesame Seed Chicken is the perfect slow-cooked dinner for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are simmered to perfection in a luscious, homemade sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil. This savory-sweet dish is thickened to create a rich glaze and finished with a sprinkling of nutty sesame seeds for a delightful crunch. The hands-free cooking method ensures that you have a wholesome, satisfying meal without hovering over the stove. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice, noodles, or sautéed vegetables for a hearty and crowd-pleasing dinner. Ideal for meal prep or family gatherings, this irresistible sesame chicken combines convenience and bold Asian-inspired flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 2 Scallions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the slow cooker by lightly greasing the inside with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot, ensuring they lie in a single layer for even cooking.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, use a spoon to remove about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid from the crock pot and transfer it to a small bowl.
Whisk the cornstarch and water into the reserved cooking liquid until smooth, creating a slurry.
Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the crock pot, stirring gently to combine. Let the chicken and sauce cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken before serving, and garnish with sliced scallions if desired.
Serve the sesame seed chicken with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.1 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1134 mg | 378% | |
| Sodium | 5680 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.3 g | ||
| Protein | 252.8 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2879 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
