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sesame chicken

Slow Cooker Spicy Sesame Chicken

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Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 – 2 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
  • ½ cup coconut aminos (or tamari)
  • ½  cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Yuzu hot sauce*
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1-2 tsp arrowroot to thicken sauce

Instructions
 

  • Rinse chicken, pat dry and trim any excess fat.  Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes and place in the slow cooker.
  • Whisk together coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over the chicken and stir to make sure chicken is evenly coated.
  • Cook chicken on LOW for about 2 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
  • Transfer sauce to a saucepan.  Simmer over medium heat and add 1-2 tsp arrowroot to thicken the sauce.
  • Toss the chicken in the sauce.  Serve over riced cauliflower, rice, or as it.  Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

* Yuzu hot sauce is made from Yuzu citrus peel, chili pepper and vinegar.  You can find it here.  Alternatively, you can use any hot sauce that has a flavor you enjoy.