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sesame chicken in the crockpot

Sesame Chicken made in the Slow Cooker

This easy slow-cooker sesame chicken is tossed in the crockpot with a flavorful gluten-free sauce made with honey as the only sweetener.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Servings: 5
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Nichole Crews

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs - or breast, or a combination of both
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari - for GF or sodium soy sauce (not GF)
  • 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons honey - can also use light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or dried ginger spice
  • 3 cloves garlic. minced
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch - or arrowroot, or cornstarch
  • sesame seeds + green onions to garnish

Instructions

  • To your slow-cooker, add chicken and season with salt, pepper and onion powder.
  • To a mixing bowl, combine coconut aminos, tamari, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, tomato paste, honey and starch and mix well - until there are no lumps.
  • Pour sauce over chicken. Mix to combine. Cook on HIGH for about 2 1/2 hours or LOW for 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  • Shred and mix everything with sauce to make sure chicken is fully coated. Serve and enjoy

Notes

Nutrition info is for approx 4-ounces of chicken in sauce. Does not include sides. You can easily stretch this dish by adding to rice/noodles/cauliflower with steamed or stir-fry veggies.

STORAGE TIPS

  • To Store. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 4-days.
  • To freeze. You can store in an airtight container or resealable or vacuum sealed bag for up to 3-months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
  • To Reheat. Place leftovers in a microwave-safe bowl or on a plate and reheat gently in the microwave until warm. You can also reheat in a small sauté pan on medium heat, until warm

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g
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