Crockpot Sesame Chicken
This straightforward Crockpot Sesame Chicken recipe delivers tender chicken, slow-cooked in a rich homemade sesame sauce. It's the ideal "dump-and-go" dish for busy days, requiring minimal preparation while still offering an indulgent, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper adjust to taste
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
- Optional sides and toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Thinly sliced green onion
- Sticky white rice
- Steamed broccoli or cauliflower florets
Instructions
- Begin by whisking the soy sauce and cornstarch together in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Stir in the honey, tomato paste, diced onion, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper, blending them into the sauce mixture.
- Add the chicken pieces and sliced red bell pepper to the sauce, tossing until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 4 hours. You may extend the cooking time up to 6 hours if desired, although the chicken and bell peppers will become particularly tender.
- Serve the dish over a bed of rice and steamed broccoli, if desired. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and texture.
Notes
For added flavor, gently toss freshly steamed broccoli in the sesame sauce before serving it over rice. This enhances the dish by incorporating more sauce into the vegetables.
This recipe is also suitable for make-ahead or freezing. Refer to the middle of the post for detailed instructions on how to prepare and store the meal in advance.
This recipe is also suitable for make-ahead or freezing. Refer to the middle of the post for detailed instructions on how to prepare and store the meal in advance.