Crockpot Sesame Chicken Recipe

4.87 from 29 votes

This Crockpot Sesame Chicken is a more flavorful, health-i-fied version of a take-out classic! One of my go-to throw and go, quick and easy recipes!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time3 hrs

Total Time3 hrs 5 mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: chicken breast, crockpot, healthy

Servings: people

Calories: 327kcal

2 pounds chicken breasts uncooked boneless skinless
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce or gluten free alternative
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ketchup I used an all natural, free of sugar variety - NOTE: there's a mistake in the video, it says sriracha, but it's ketchup :)
2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
Sesame seeds, cilantro, and red pepper flakes optional for topping
Rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for serving

Grease your crockpot with cooking spray.
Whisk together sauce ingredients: broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger, and pepper.
Pour half the sauce into crockpot.
Place chicken into crockpot.
Pour the rest of the sauce over the chicken.
Place the lid on and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
Remove chicken from crockpot and set aside.
Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce until well combined.
Place chicken back into crockpot and cover.
Cook for an additional 30 mins on HIGH (if you cooked on HIGH before) or 1 hour on HIGH (if you cooked on low before).
Remove chicken, cut into chunks, then stir back into sauce.
Serve with your choice of rice and additional toppings and enjoy!
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