Discover a delicious and nutritious dinner option with this High Protein Crockpot Sesame Chicken recipe. Perfect for busy families, this dish combines tender chicken with a savory sesame sauce, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners that everyone will love.
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Sesame seeds for topping
Sliced green onions for topping
Chopped cilantro for topping (optional)
Instructions
First, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place them in the bottom of your crockpot, laying them flat for even cooking.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and rice vinegar until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring that the chicken is thoroughly coated.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir this into the sauce in the crockpot, allowing it to cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken.
Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks, pulling it apart gently, and mix it back into the sauce.
