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Healthy, lightened-up honey sesame chicken made in the slow cooker is naturally sweetened to taste just like your favorite takeout!
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Lighter Honey Sesame Chicken

Healthy, lightened-up honey sesame chicken made in the slow cooker is naturally sweetened to taste just like your favorite takeout!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 large bowls
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast diced
  • 2 T. cornstarch
  • 1 large onion halved & sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 T. low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 T. sesame oil
  • 1 t. red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 T. sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Stir chicken and cornstarch together in a slow cooker until chicken is completely coated. Add onion and garlic.
  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken and onions.
  • Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds & green onions. Serve hot with jasmine rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.