Crockpot Sesame Chicken
It’s slightly sweet, savory, and ridiculously tender. This crockpot sesame chicken is easy to make, it’s gluten-free, high in protein, and perfect when you need a quick meal.
Servings: 6 bowls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless
Sauce
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅓ cup ketchup low sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Garnish
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 scallions chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, coconut aminos, honey, ketchup, and rice vinegar.
- In a separate small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water until smooth, then whisk it into the sauce we’ve just mixed together until fully combined.
- Place the chicken breasts and thighs into the slow cooker. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, gently shifting the pieces so the sauce coats the bottom and sides as well.
- Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 4–6 hours, until the chicken is tender, easily shredded, and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165F.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces directly in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, then serve warm. It will go perfectly with rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl (10 oz) | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.6g | Protein: 45.2g | Fat: 14.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 16.4g | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2.9mg