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 better control salt levels.
๐ You can use either chicken thighs or breasts depending on your preference.
๐ฅฆ Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas in the last stages of cooking to keep them crisp and fresh.
- 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
