Ingredients
– 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic
– 2 teaspoons minced ginger
– 1/4 cup honey
– 3 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
– 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1/4 cup cold water
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
– 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1-First, place the 1 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker as directed. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons minced ginger, 1/4 cup honey, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar until smooth.
2-Pour this mixture over the chicken, cover the slow cooker, and set it to cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours. Once done, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks for that tender texture. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan, simmer it over medium-high heat, and thicken it by adding a mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water.
3-After shredding the chicken, mix it back with the thickened sauce to coat evenly. The total preparation takes about 10 minutes, with cooking time ranging from 3 to 6 hours, so plan ahead for your schedule. Garnish with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons sliced green onions right before serving over steamed rice.
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๐ง Use low sodium soy sauce or substitute with coconut aminos to reduce salt.
๐ Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
๐ฅฆ Add vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, asparagus, or bell peppers in the last 25 to 30 minutes of cooking to maintain their texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
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- Cook Time: 3 to 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 542mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
