7 Awesome Slow Cooker Recipes

Sweet Sesame Chicken(6 of 7)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp of garlic (minced)
• 1 cup of honey
• 1/2 cup of soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 1/2 tsp of sesame oil
• 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce
• 1/4 tsp of crushed red peppers
• 2 1/2 pounds of chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 2 tbsp of onion (minced)
• 3 tbsp of cold water
• 3 tbsp of cornstarch
• Green onions (sliced)
• Sesame seeds

Preparation

1. Slice the chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes and place them into the slow cooker.
2. Combine soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, onion, barbecue sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.
3. Pour the mixture on top of the chicken and mix to coat both sides evenly.
4. Cook the chicken breasts on low for 4 hours.
5. Take out chicken from the slow cooker, leaving some sauce in it.
6. In a saucepan, pour the sauce to cook it over medium heat.
7. Add water and cornstarch into the saucepan.
8. Cook the combined ingredients over medium heat, stirring frequently.
9. Remove the saucepan, serve with rice, and garnish with green onions.