Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

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Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

Original Recipe: http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2012/08/crock-pot-honey-sesame-chicken.html

Ingredients:

• 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 packets minute rice, optional
• 1/2 tablespoon (or more) sesame seeds
• 3 scallions, chopped

Directions:

1. Place chicken in Crock Pot and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oil and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for 2 hours.
3. Remove chicken to a cutting board, leaving sauce. Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve 4 teaspoons cornstarch in 1/3 cup water; add to crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Cover and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes, or until slightly thickened.
5. Add cooked rice to 4 plates, top with chicken and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.