Slow Cooker Sesame-Orange Chicken
- Cuisine: Thai
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Moderate
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- Yield: 4 servings
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 4:00 h
- Ready In: 4:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
222.5 -
Carbohydrates
14.5 g -
Cholesterol
70.2 mg -
Fat
6.5 g -
Fiber
1.3 g -
Protein
26.2 g -
Saturated Fat
1.3 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
351.9 mg -
Sugar
13.2 g -
Trans Fat
3.4 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0.9 g -
Potassium
310.0 mg
Slow cooker sesame-orange chicken. Chicken thighs with honey and spices cooked in a slow cooker. Just try this recipe, and you will never regret!
Slow Cooker Sesame-Orange Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (960 g) boneless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup (80 g) coconut aminos sauce
- 1/3 cup (80 g) clear honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Method
Step 1
Place chicken thighs at the bottom of slow cooker.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine remaining ingredients, except sesame seeds. Process until smooth. Pour honey mixture over chicken thighs. Coat well chicken with honey mixture.
Step 3
Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 4 hours, or until chicken thighs are tender. Remove cooked chicken from slow cooker, reserving cooking liquid. Cut chicken into bite-pieces.
Step 4
Transfer reserved sauce to sauce pan. Cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat until sauce thickens.
Step 5
Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
