Unforgettably Juicy Crock Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe

Make Crock Pot Sesame Chicken with honey, soy sauce, and sesame for a homemade take on a Chinese classic. Perfectly paired with rice or noodles!

Crock Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe

Experience the delight of making Crock Pot Sesame Chicken at home, a dish that perfectly marries the savory umami of soy sauce with sweet notes of honey and light brown sugar. This simple and tasty recipe transforms chicken into a tantalizing meal with a sweet and tangy sesame sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for that ultimate touch of flavour and texture. Say goodbye to preservatives and hello to a wholesome, flavorful dish that’s straightforward to create in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
⅓ cup cornstarch
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
⅔ cup water
2 tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp garlic (minced)
3 tbsp honey
1 red bell pepper (seeded and sliced)
2 tbsp sesame seeds
¼ cup green onions (chopped)

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add to a 1-gallon freezer bag. Add cornstarch and close the bag. Shake until completely coated. Then, add to the bottom of the Crock Pot.
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, red pepper, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey. Whisk everything together and set it aside.
Add bell pepper on top of the chicken. Then pour sauce over the chicken and gently stir to coat.
Cover and cook on high for 2½ – 3½ hours or low for 4½ – 5½ hours.
Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Serving Suggestions

Steamed Rice
Lo Mein Noodles
Mashed Potatoes
Quinoa
Side Salad
Steamed Broccoli
Sautéed Zucchini
Roasted Carrots
Cauliflower Rice (for a low-carb option)

Tips and Tricks

Cut chicken into evenly sized pieces to ensure they cook uniformly. This also helps each piece absorb the sesame sauce equally.
Enhance the dish with your favourite vegetables. Adding veggies like broccoli, zucchini, or carrots can make this meal more nutritious and colourful.
If you desire a sweeter touch, consider adding more brown sugar or even try coconut sugar as an alternative sweetener.