Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

pinch kosher salt

pinch black pepper

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons ketchup

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried onions

1 clove garlic , minced

pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

3 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

• Place the chicken thighs into the base of a mini slow cooker.
• Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the tops of the chicken.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, dried onions, garlic and red pepper flakes.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low until the chicken is tender, 3-4 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on cutting board.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker. Stir, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes on a high temperature.
• Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir into the sauce.
• Top with sesame seeds and serve over rice. (See notes for the ingredients and instructions to make a single serving of rice).

Recipe Notes

• To make a single serving of rice:
• Ingredients
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup white rice

Directions

• 1.  Bring the water, salt and butter to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the rice.
• 2.  Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid.
• 3.  Simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.