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Slow Cooker Ginger Sesame Chicken Recipe

Katie Jasiewicz
Slow Cooker Ginger Sesame Chicken has an amazing sauce that can be poured over chicken and rice. So delicious!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 5 teaspoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dehydrated Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Cold Water
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions

Instructions
 

  • Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, light brown sugar, orange juice, hoisin sauce, ground or rehydrated ginger and garlic in a bowl. Mix well and set to the side.
  • Place the chicken in a slow cooker then pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Transfer chicken to a platter; keep warm.
  • Pour cooking liquid through a sieve into a small saucepan to measure 1 1/4 cups. Discard the strained solids.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and mix until incorporated.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to sauce, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Pour sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
Keyword Asian, Chicken, Easy, Easy Dinners, Ginger, One Pot Meals, Sauces, Slow Cooked, Slow Cooker