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-Prepare the chicken: Place 1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. For even cooking, try to use pieces of similar thickness.
2-Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the following ingredients until well combined: 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.
3-Combine and cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
4-Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
5-Strain the liquid: Carefully pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bits.
6-Create a slurry: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water, stirring until smooth with no lumps.
7-Thicken the sauce: Bring the strained liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until the sauce comes to a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
8-Combine and serve: Return the shredded chicken to the thickened sauce in the saucepan and toss to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons sliced green onions.
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๐ง Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt intake.
๐ Chicken thighs or breasts can be used according to preference.
๐ฅฆ Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas in the last stages of cooking to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken with sauce
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 542mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
