Crockpot Honey sesame chicken

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index while sugar syrup is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are more economical.

Cut chicken breasts into pieces, trying to make them somewhat the same size.

Place the cut chicken pieces in a bag with corn starch and shake to coat the chicken.

In a bowl, mix half a cup of water with two tablespoons of corn starch until it thickens.

Add a fourth cup of soy sauce to the thickened mixture.

Add two tablespoons of rice vinegar to the mixture.

Add two teaspoons of minced garlic to the mixture.

Add four teaspoons of sesame oil, adding a little extra if desired.

Add honey to the mixture, using more than a little if preferred, and whisk until combined.

In a pan, heat a little oil and brown the chicken pieces lightly, ensuring they are not cooked all the way through.

Transfer the browned chicken to the crock pot and pour the honey mixture over the chicken, stirring to combine.

Set the crock pot to low and cook for about three hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens