Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken simmered in a rich honey sesame sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting dry, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the seasoned chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken, simmer sauce in a saucepan, and optionally add cornstarch mixture.
- Return chicken to the crockpot, serve over rice or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Agave syrup can replace honey for a vegan version.
- Chicken breasts can be used for a leaner option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Honey Sesame Chicken, Easy Dinner, Asian Cuisine