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Crock Pot sesame chicken over a bowl of rice with red peppers.

Crock Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe

Author: Ryan Allen
Skip the Chinese takeout and make this Crock Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe at home! The sweet and salty sauce is slow-cooked to perfection in the crock pot and pairs well with rice or noodles for an easy meal your family will love!
5 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6
Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

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.

Notes

  • You may substitute chicken thighs. You will need to add 30 - 60 minutes to the cooking time.
  • To reheat sesame chicken, place it in a skillet over medium heat and add a few tablespoons of sesame oil or water. Heat until warmed through.
  • Once the sesame chicken is cooled, the best way to store it is in an air-tight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 34gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg

*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Keyword Crock Pot Sesame Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken
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