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Slow Cooker Garlic Sesame Chicken

Slow Cooker Garlic Sesame Chicken

Craving comfort food? The Slow Cooker Garlic Sesame Chicken is the ultimate weeknight dinner! This tender chicken is infused with garlic and sesame flavors, creating a dish that’s both savory and satisfying. Perfect for any occasion, you’ll want to make it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 pieces chicken thighs bone in and skin on
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup lite soy sauce
  • 2 heads garlic about 16 cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • green onions chopped
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. First, brown the chicken thighs in a large skillet for 2-3 minutes. Use two tablespoons of sesame oil. This step ensures the chicken is crispy, but you can skip it and add all the ingredients to the slow cooker.
  2. Add all the ingredients to a 6-quart slow cooker and arrange the chicken skin side up in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
  4. To thicken the sauce, whisk the cornstarch with water in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
  5. Add the cornstarch mix to the slow cooker when there are 30 minutes left of cooking. Stir gently to combine. The sauce will thicken while cooking.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  7. Serve with rice or noodles.

Notes

Extra tips or suggestions here.