Slow Cooker Sesame Garlic Chicken
I couldn’t have created this recipe for Slow Cooker Sesame Garlic Chicken without help of my husband. I started with just soy sauce and brown sugar, and the flavor was yuck. My husband suggested pineapple juice, and that was the secret ingredient this recipe needed.
This slow cooker sesame garlic chicken reminds me of a teriyaki chicken dish, that local Hawaiian restaurant serves. But now when I have a craving, I can make this, and it’s a lot cheaper too! I like to serve this with jasmine rice, and a drizzle of Sriracha hot chili sauce (only if want to make it super spicy!).
Slow Cooker Sesame Garlic Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 293kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice I used the juice from a small can of pineapples
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds of chicken breasts sliced or cubed
- 2 garlic cloves chopped finely
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 bunch of green onions sliced some reserved for serving
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds plus more for serving
- jasmine rice for serving
- Sriracha hot sauce for serving if you like it spicy
Instructions
- Mix the cornstarch and the 3 tablespoons of water in a medium bowl, until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well. Put the mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken, garlic, mushrooms, green onions, and sesame seeds into the slow cooker, making sure to save some green onions for serving.
- Give all the ingredients a stir.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Stir once more after cooking time is done.
- Serve with rice, and top with reserved green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 731mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1.3% | Vitamin C: 5% | Calcium: 5.3% | Iron: 8.3%
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Julie says
March 2, 2013 at 8:33 pmI made this last night, it turned out so great! I steamed brown rice to make it healthier.
Vanessa says
March 7, 2013 at 8:16 pmThis looks so good! I found your blog on the Bloggy Moms March Blog Hop. I have been searching for good slow cooker recipes. I just got a new slow cooker recently and I would love to use it for more than just chili. Thanks!
Sarah Olson says
March 11, 2013 at 6:01 amThanks for stopping by, I hope you find some good recipes!
Mediocre Mum says
March 11, 2013 at 12:58 amThis looks divine! I’m going to try it soon. Thanks for joining into Slow Cooker Sunday.
Sarah Olson says
March 11, 2013 at 6:05 amThanks, Slow Cooker Queen, and thanks for hosting the linky party!
h.ali says
May 29, 2013 at 7:00 amhey if i want to increase he quantity of the sauce, can i add some chicken broth in it? And if so, what will be the ratio of pineapple juice, brown sugar and soya sauce.
Sarah Olson says
May 29, 2013 at 9:01 amI would personally just double all the sauce ingredients, including the cornstarch, to make more sauce. And just skip the broth. 🙂
Kerry C says
March 1, 2014 at 10:19 amI love cooking with pineapple juice. I love the flavor it gives. It doesn’t taste like pineapple but adds the needed flavor. This looks so good. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.
dianeroark says
March 2, 2014 at 11:47 amYour Sesame Garlic chicken looks and sound so yummy! I love seeing you made this in the Crock-Pot.
Thank you so much for stopping by Saturday Dishes and linking up.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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