Best 9 Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of East Asia with our delectable Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken recipe. This dish promises a tantalizing combination of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy notes, sure to satisfy your taste buds. Tender chicken morsels are coated in a luscious sesame sauce made from a harmonious blend of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil, giving each bite an irresistible glaze. Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes to complete your culinary journey: fluffy steamed jasmine rice to soak up the flavorful sauce, a refreshing cucumber salad with a zesty dressing, and a simple yet delicious egg drop soup with delicate ribbons of egg floating in a savory broth. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed adventure with our Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken and its complementary recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SESAME CHICKEN FOR SLOW COOKER



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On busy crazy days, it is soooo nice to come home to this. Serve over rice.

Provided by Boadecea

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Spread chicken into the crock of a slow cooker.
  • Stir honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced onion, vegetable oil, and garlic powder together in a bowl; pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on Low until the chicken is tender, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the sauce in the slow cooker to a cutting board. Stir water and cornstarch together to dissolve cornstarch completely; pour into the sauce in the slow cooker until smooth.
  • Cook on High until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and stir into the sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

SLOW-COOKER SESAME CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS



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This better-than-takeout sesame chicken has a flavor-packed sweet and slightly spicy sauce, fresh broccoli and roasted cashews for added crunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup salted roasted whole cashews
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed
Sliced green onions, if desired
Cooked white rice, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup chicken broth, the honey, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, the rice vinegar, sesame oil, gingerroot, garlic and red pepper. Add chicken and mix to coat; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons chicken broth; stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly around edges and starting to thicken.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and the broccoli to slow cooker, mixing to coat broccoli with sauce mixture; cover and continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in cashews. Before serving, sprinkle with sesame seed, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with cooked white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER SESAME CHICKEN



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Slow cooker sesame chicken. Serve over rice. You can also serve with cooked vegetables (broccoli would be good).

Provided by OnOnRU

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup honey
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir honey, soy sauce, Sriracha, oil, ginger, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl.
  • Spread chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add cornstarch and toss to coat. Pour honey-soy mixture over top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is tender, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 852.4 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

SIX SISTERS' SLOW COOKER HONEY SESAME CHICKEN



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I found this on the Six Sisters' blog and had to try it. I can never get the sauce to thicken in the crock pot so I put the juices in a separate pan, add the cornstarch and cook it on the stove but I posted as it was written.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thighs would be fine too)
salt and pepper
1 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (could also use olive oil or canola oil)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 teaspoons cornstarch (dissolved in 6 Tablespoons water)
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Season both sides of chicken with lightly with salt and pepper, put into crock pot.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours, or just until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from crock pot, leave sauce.
  • Dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch in 6 tablespoons of water and pour into crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce.
  • Replace lid and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces, then return to pot and toss with sauce before serving.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice or noodles.
  • You can also sprinkle more red pepper flakes on top if you want more heat.

SLOW COOKER SESAME CHICKEN THIGHS



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These succulent slow cooker sesame chicken thighs will make you ask for seconds! Serve over rice.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons ketchup
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, sherry, ketchup, garlic powder, and ginger together in a bowl.
  • Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour sauce over top.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or High, 3 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 2003.2 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

SLOW-COOKER TERIYAKI-SESAME-CHICKEN WRAPS



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Wrap up dinner preparation in the morning, then enjoy a satisfying sandwich filling at the end of the day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seed
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
12 flour tortillas (10 inch)
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1 medium bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
3/4 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in cooker. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, gingerroot and garlic; pour over chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir chicken mixture to break apart large pieces of chicken. Stir in sesame seed and sesame oil. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Spread 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce on each tortilla. Using slotted spoon, spread about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Top chicken mixture with 1 tablespoon shredded carrot, a few bell pepper strips, 2 teaspoons green onions and 1 tablespoon noodles. Roll up tortilla; cut diagonally in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Wrap, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW COOKER SESAME CHICKEN



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This slow cooker sesame chicken is delicious and easy to make!

Provided by Vicki Picotte

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lb boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c honey
1/4 c soy sauce
2 Tbsp dried onion
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Put chicken into crock pot.
  • 2. Combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, and garlic. Pour over chicken.
  • 3. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours, or just until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from crock pot, leave sauce.
  • 4. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of water and pour into crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Replace lid and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • 5. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and return to crock pot - can leave chicken in and simmer on low or serve. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice.

SLOW-COOKER SESAME-GARLIC CHICKEN



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Chinese takeout flavor and slow-cooker convenience make this dish a stellar choice for weeknight dinners. Add a side of Valley Fresh Steamers Select frozen broccoli florets, and dinner will be ready in a flash.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 4h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup diced onion
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame seed

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix onion, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, sesame oil and garlic. Set aside.
  • Place chicken in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Pour honey mixture evenly over chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours.
  • With slotted spoon, remove chicken from slow cooker, leaving sauce in cooker. In small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Pour into slow cooker; stir to combine with sauce. Cover; cook sauce on High heat setting 10 minutes longer or until sauce has thickened.
  • While sauce is cooking, shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • Return shredded chicken to slow cooker; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seed before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1980 mg, Sugar 56 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN-FREE SLOW-COOKER SWEET SESAME CHICKEN



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The sweetness of honey combines with soy sauce and sesame to create a slow cooker meal the whole family will love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons garlic chile sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Hot cooked basmati rice, if desired
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
2 teaspoons sesame seed

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. In medium microwavable bowl, mix onion, sesame oil, garlic chili sauce, tomato paste and gingerroot. Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 5 minutes; stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Stir in honey and soy sauce.
  • Pour sauce over chicken in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water. Remove chicken to cutting board. Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High; cover. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Shred or cut chicken into bite-size pieces. When sauce is slightly thickened, return chicken to slow cooker, and stir into sauce. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut chicken strips or thighs.
  • For a crispy coating, double-coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture.
  • If you don't have sesame oil, you can substitute vegetable oil.
  • Add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Serve over rice or noodles, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

This Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken recipe is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and addictive. Best of all, it can be made in the slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Asian-inspired meal, give this Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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