Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken

By amybites

Ingredients

• FOR SERVING:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup agave syrup or honey*
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce (natural, no salt added)
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa or rice (optional)
• 2 cups broccoli florets (optional)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from amybites.com

Preparation

Step 1

1) Place chicken in slow cooker and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.

2) In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, agave, tomato sauce, soy sauce, oil and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for 2 hours.

3) 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.

4) Add shredded chicken back into sauce. Serve over quinoa, top with steamed broccoli, scallions, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!