Honey Sesame Chicken

In this dish the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sriracha compliment each other and balance out the sweetness. This simple Asian inspired chicken dish has a balance of flavour combinations – serve this over your favourite rice and dinner is ready!

 

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
• black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sriracha hot chilli sauce, or more to taste
• 1 heaping tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 medium spring onions, chopped for garnish

Method

1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and season with
   black pepper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, 1 tbsp water, sesame oil, onion powder and sriracha hot chilli sauce.
3. Pour over chicken and cook on low 3 – 4 hours.
4. Remove chicken, leaving the sauce in the slow cooker.
5. Shred chicken with two forks; set aside.
6. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/4 cup water; add to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
7. Cover and cook on high until slightly thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes; return chicken to the slow cooker and mix well.
8. Serve chicken and sauce over rice and top with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions for garnish.

Serves 8 – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 186, Fat: 2g, Protein: 27g, Carbohydrates: 14g, Fibre: 1g, Sugar: 10g