Sesame Chicken for Slow Cooker
Chicken breasts are cooked in a slow cooker with a sweet and savory sauce. The sauce is made with honey, soy sauce, and ketchup.
The chicken is then cut into bite-sized pieces and mixed with the thickened sauce. Sesame seeds are sprinkled on top.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 12, 2026Share
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Chicken breasts are cooked in a slow cooker with a sweet and savory sauce. The sauce is made with honey, soy sauce, and ketchup.
The chicken is then cut into bite-sized pieces and mixed with the thickened sauce. Sesame seeds are sprinkled on top.
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Ingredients 10
1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
0.5 cup honey
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste
Instructions
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1
Put the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
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Mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, dried onion, oil, and garlic powder in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or High for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
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3
Remove the chicken from the sauce and put it on a cutting board.
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4
Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
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5
Cook on High until the sauce thickens a bit, about 10 minutes.
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6
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix it with the sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 7g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 88mg
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Sodium 1060mg
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Total Carbohydrate 41g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 35g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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