Crock Pot Sesame Seed Chicken

Effortless and bursting with flavor, Crock Pot Sesame Seed Chicken is the perfect slow-cooked dinner for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are simmered to perfection in a luscious, homemade sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil. This savory-sweet dish is thickened to create a rich glaze and finished with a sprinkling of nutty sesame seeds for a delightful crunch. The hands-free cooking method ensures that you have a wholesome, satisfying meal without hovering over the stove. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice, noodles, or sautéed vegetables for a hearty and crowd-pleasing dinner. Ideal for meal prep or family gatherings, this irresistible sesame chicken combines convenience and bold Asian-inspired flavors in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 2 Scallions, sliced (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the slow cooker by lightly greasing the inside with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of oil.

Step 2

Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot, ensuring they lie in a single layer for even cooking.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 6

Once the chicken is cooked, use a spoon to remove about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid from the crock pot and transfer it to a small bowl.

Step 7

Whisk the cornstarch and water into the reserved cooking liquid until smooth, creating a slurry.

Step 8

Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the crock pot, stirring gently to combine. Let the chicken and sauce cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken.

Step 9

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken before serving, and garnish with sliced scallions if desired.

Step 10

Serve the sesame seed chicken with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1388.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2864.2

Total Fat 138.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.0g
Cholesterol 1134.0mg	0%
Sodium 5679.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 127.3g
Protein 252.8g	0%

Vitamin D 63.5IU	0%
Calcium 223.1mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2879.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 21.4%