This Sesame Chicken is so simple and delicious, slow cooked for ultimate flavor and tenderness in your crockpot, takeout fakeout at its best! I love that you only need a few drops of sesame oil to bring out that amazing flavor. I served this over quinoa but you could eat it plain if you prefer. I also added steamed green beans for a veggie and left out the traditional cornstarch-enhanced sauce; we didn’t miss it.
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen, steamed and cut into bite size pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced onion
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
From Your Store Cupboard:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
- sesame seeds
What to do:
- Add chicken to slow cooker
- Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, garlic, minced onion, jalapeño, barbecue sauce and crushed red peppers
- Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is no longer pink
- Stir in green beans and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with quinoa and green beans