Best 6 Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of sesame chicken thighs, an Asian-inspired dish that combines the savory richness of chicken with a tantalizing sesame sauce. This recipe offers two distinct cooking methods: the classic stovetop version and the convenient slow cooker variation. Whether you prefer a quick weeknight meal or a hands-off culinary experience, this recipe has you covered. Get ready to delight your taste buds with tender chicken thighs coated in a luscious sesame sauce, accompanied by fluffy rice and crisp broccoli for a complete and satisfying meal.

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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 HONEY SESAME CHICKEN



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Simply throw everything in the crockpot for a quick and easy, no-fuss, family-friendly meal!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 green onion, thinly sliced for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine onion, garlic, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vegetable oil and red pepper. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken thighs into a slow cooker. Add honey mixture and gently toss to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours and 30 minutes. Remove chicken thighs from the slow cooker and shred the chicken before returning to the pot with the juices. Cover and keep warm for an additional 30 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

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

SESAME CHICKEN THIGHS



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Delicious fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs with a garlicky sesame seed dressing are so good on any night of the week! Serve with rice. Any remaining sauce is delicious over rice as well!

Provided by Wendy L Jackson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a deep, oven-safe dish with aluminum foil.
  • Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and garlic together in a small bowl.
  • Place chicken in the prepared dish. Pour sauce over chicken and turn until fully coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over chicken, and continue to bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle remaining sesame seeds over chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 886.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 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 CHICKEN THIGHS



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Soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger (along with the natural juices of the chicken) become irresistible sauce to serve over chicken thighs and rice. If you like a thicker sauce, simply add cornstarch at the end and cook a little longer.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h55m

Yield 6 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch, optional
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Chopped scallions and cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Coat the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray and add the chicken thighs. In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic and ginger and pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is cooked through and tender, 5 to 6 hours. Turn off the heat, uncover and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving. The chicken and sauce can be served as-is or, for a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and set aside, covered, to keep warm, then turn the slow cooker to high. Stir the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water together until it resembles heavy cream. Pour the mixture into the sauce, cover and cook until the sauce is thick and bubbling, about 30 minutes. (The mixture must come to a boil to activate the starch and thicken the sauce.) Return the chicken back to the sauce and heat the chicken through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken and sauce to a platter, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and scallions and serve hot with rice.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut chicken thighs.
  • For a crispy coating, dredge the chicken thighs in cornstarch before searing.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the sesame chicken thighs with rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker sesame chicken thighs recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic takeout dish at home. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together with friends.

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