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Tender Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

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A fuss-free slow cooker recipe yielding tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a glossy, sticky honey sesame glaze that’s sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup honey (113 grams)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml), low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml), optional
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (5 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16 grams)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (9 grams), for garnish
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels. Place the thighs evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, coating each piece.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, cook on high for 2 to 3 hours if short on time.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken thighs and set aside, keeping warm.
  6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker with the remaining sauce.
  7. Turn the slow cooker to high and stir the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens to a glossy, sticky glaze consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent lumps.
  8. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and gently toss to coat thoroughly with the thickened glaze.
  9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juiciness; chicken breasts can dry out if overcooked. Stir sauce after removing chicken to thicken properly. Add crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat. Serve over jasmine rice or with steamed greens. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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