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 will become a fixture in your weeknight dinner routine!
I’m such a sucker for some good Chinese chicken – especially sesame chicken! I used to rely on mall food courts and takeout to satisfy my craving. Now, I just toss together this easy 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!
What’s in this Crockpot sesame chicken recipe?
I usually have everything I need to make this sesame chicken in my kitchen ready to go! Here are some quick notes on what you’ll need:
- Chicken: I like to make this recipe with chicken breasts as I do have some picky eaters in my house, but chicken thighs will also work well.
- Soy Sauce: I’m a big fan of using low-sodium soy sauce. Tamari and coconut aminos also work great.
- Brown Sugar: In a pinch, you can always make your own by combining 1 cup of white granulated sugar with 1 tbsp of molasses.
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How to Store and Reheat
Your leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 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 sesame 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
- This sesame chicken is great to serve with some steamed broccoli and a side of boiled rice. It’s also great to serve on noodles or any other veggie sides you have.
- 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 chicken breasts
- 1 cup 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 corn starch
Optional toppings:
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces then place in the slow cooker.4 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 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 3 hours.
- Once chicken is cooked, keep the Crockpot on HIGH. Whisk corn starch 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 corn starch
- Serve with sesame seeds on top!sesame seeds
Notes
- Cut the chicken breast into similar sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- If you like things spicy, feel free to add in a little cayenne or extra chili flakes.
- The sesame chicken can be kept warm in the Crockpot for up to 2 hours before serving.
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!