Rice Free Crockpot Sesame Chicken

Total time4 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the sauce

⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp rice vinegar
Chef's tip
For each tablespoon of rice vinegar, use 2 tsp white wine vinegar plus 1 tsp water. Choose an unseasoned vinegar.
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
3 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
Can be omitted
cooked white rice

Instructions

1
Season the chicken thighs all over with the salt and pepper, then arrange them in a single layer in the slow cooker insert.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

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