Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken, where tender chicken breasts soak up a luscious blend of sweet and savory sauce. This effortless dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a flavor-packed meal that will have everyone coming back for more. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create an aromatic experience that warms your heart and satisfies your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker or on a cutting board.
- Stir in toasted sesame seeds and serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg