Description
Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze. Cooked low and slow, this recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a comforting meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying experience that promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Stir in minced garlic and pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken or serve whole over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg