Crockpot Sesame Chicken You'll Wanna Make Again
Tender shredded chicken soaked in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, all made in your crockpot. Easy, cozy, and packed with flavor—perfect for serving over rice!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for combining sauce ingredients
- 1 Crockpot slow cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- cooked rice, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Place the chicken into the crockpot.
- Whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, sesame oil, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Quick release when done. Remove lid and shred chicken with forks.
- Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry and stir into sauce.
- Return shredded chicken to sauce and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on high for 15–20 minutes to thicken sauce.
- Serve chicken and sauce over rice.
- Top with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Enjoy warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze in portions for up to 2 months and reheat with a splash of water.