Week 28: Recipe #2--Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken

This recipe was another I found on Pinterest.  The original site is Six Sisters' Stuff (see link below).  It was really easy to throw together, and smelled amazing while cooking.  I accidentally poured half of the honey right on the chicken before reading that I was supposed to mix all other ingredients together first, but it still turned out fine.  I served this over rice with a side of veggies.  Makes 4-6 servings.

Photo from Six Sisters Stuff

You'll Need:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 
• salt and pepper
• 1 c. honey
• 1/2 c. soy sauce
• 1/2 c. diced onion
• 1/4 c. ketchup
• 2 Tblsp. vegetable oil (could also use canola or olive oil--I used canola)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 6 Tblsp. water
• sesame seeds

Preparation:

1. Season both sides of chicken lightly with salt and pepper, put into a crockpot.  In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic, and pepper flakes.  Pour over chicken.
2. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high 1 1/2 -2 1/2 hours, or just until chicken is cooked through.  Remove chicken from crockpot, leave sauce.  Dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch in 6 tablespoons of water and pour into crockpot.  Stir to combine with sauce.  Replace lid and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces (I ended up shredding it because it was too tender), then return to pot and toss with sauce before serving.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice or noodles.

Recipe and link:  http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/slow-cooker-honey-sesame-chicken-recipe.html