Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
This Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken is the answer to your takeout cravings—without the delivery fee. Juicy chicken slow-cooks in a rich, sticky sauce. The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and just enough sesame goodness makes every bite addictive. Toss everything into the crockpot, walk away, and return to a meal that tastes like effort but required none. No deep-frying, no standing over a stove—just pure, stress-free deliciousness. Serve it over fluffy rice, sprinkle some sesame seeds, and watch everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen. Spoiler: You didn’t.
Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
A slow-cooked, tender chicken dish glazed in a honey-soy sesame sauce, served over rice for an effortless and flavor-packed dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Sauce:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
For Thickening & Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions sliced
- Steamed white rice for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces or leave whole if preferred.
- Mince garlic and grate the ginger.
Step 2: Load the Crockpot
- Place the chicken into the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Step 3: Slow Cook the Chicken
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
Step 4: Thicken the Sauce
- Mix cornstarch with water, add to the crockpot, and stir.
- Cook for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Spoon chicken and sauce over rice, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top.
- Enjoy while feeling smug about how easy this was.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~450
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin B6: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Potassium: 12%
- Calcium: 6%
Pro Tips for the Best Honey Sesame Chicken
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results—they handle slow cooking better.
- Want it crispier? Broil the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
- Prefer it less sweet? Reduce honey and add a splash of extra soy sauce.
- Leftovers? They’re even better the next day—just reheat and devour.
