Skip the takeout tonight and make some Crockpot sesame chicken instead! This is such an easy dump-and-go recipe that calls for just 10 inexpensive ingredients. If you love classic sesame chicken as much as I do, this slow cooker recipe will become a fixture in your weeknight dinner routine! With nearly 100 five-star reviews, this recipe is one of my favorites.
Crockpot Sesame Chicken Recipe
I’m such a sucker for some good sesame chicken! I used to rely on mall food courts and takeout to satisfy my craving. Now, I just toss together this easy slow cooker recipe!
Ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar and more infuse the bites of chicken breast with the most mouthwatering flavor. The best part is just how easy this recipe really is. The chicken and sauce cook together to absolute perfection and the slow cooker does all the work for you! This is an effortless dinner that my family’s pretty obsessed with. We almost never have leftovers!
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot sesame chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, just pop it in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds at a time until warmed all the way through. Take care not to dry it out!
How to Freeze
Let the chicken fully cool to room temperature prior to freezing for up to 3 months. It’ll need a few hours to defrost in the fridge prior to reheating.
Notes and Tips
- Try to make sure that all of the pieces of chicken are cut to the same size so it all cooks evenly.
- You can always add in a little cayenne or extra chili flakes for extra spice.
- Keep the sesame chicken in the Crockpot for up to 2 hours on the “warm” setting once it’s done cooking.
Crockpot Sesame Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Sesame seeds optional, for topping
Equipment
- Crockpot
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces then place in the slow cooker.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, honey, dark brown sugar, garlic powder, crushed red chili pepper in a bowl and stir to combine.1 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, ½ cup honey, ½ cup dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
- Pour mixture over chicken, add the lid then set the slow cooker on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Once chicken is cooked, keep the Crockpot on HIGH. Whisk cornstarch into ¼ cup of water, then stir into the chicken mixture. Let it continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Serve with sesame seeds on top!Sesame seeds
Notes
How to Make Crockpot Sesame Chicken Step by Step
Cut the Chicken: Cut 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces then place them in the slow cooker.
Make the Sauce: Combine 1 cup of low-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, ½ cup of honey, ½ cup of dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of crushed red chili pepper in a bowl and stir to combine.
Cook the Chicken: Pour mixture over the chicken, add the lid then set the slow cooker on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
Thicken the Sauce: Once chicken is cooked, keep the Crockpot on HIGH. Whisk 3 tablespoons of cornstarch into ¼ cup of water, then stir into the chicken mixture. Let it continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Serve with sesame seeds on top!
This recipe sounds good and I will probably try it But I swear in the picture with the recipe, it looks more like Beef than Chicken.
Thanks
The sauce makes it very dark!
Very disappointed in this recipe. I put my crockpot on low for 4 hours and the chicken was very tough!`
I’m sorry this recipe didn’t work out for you!
The chicken dried out too much , perhaps would be better to cook whole breasts then cut afterwards. Also too sweet!
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy this recipe!
ChickenCame out so dry!
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy this recipe, Kelly! It sounds like your chicken may have needed less time in the crockpot. We always recommend checking throughout the cooking process, as all crockpots differ a bit!