Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• ½ cup honey

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, minced

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)

• 2 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Place chicken in the slow cooker.

2. Make the Sauce:

   • In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, ketchup, and sesame oil.

   • Pour over chicken.

3. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.

4. Optional Thickening:

   • Remove chicken and set aside.

   • Pour sauce into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

   • Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.

5. Combine and Serve:

   • Return chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.

   • Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.