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Tender Never-Dry Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe with Easy Sesame Rice

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A fuss-free crockpot recipe delivering tender, juicy honey garlic chicken breasts paired with nutty, fragrant sesame rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed
  • 3 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and grated ginger if using.
  2. Place the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating each piece. Do not stir.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1.5 to 2 hours. Check at 3 hours if using low heat to avoid overcooking.
  4. While the chicken cooks, rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, and sliced green onions into the rice. Season with salt to taste.
  6. About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Pour into the crockpot and gently stir the sauce around the chicken (avoid stirring the chicken itself). Replace lid and cook on high for the final 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  7. Serve the tender chicken and sauce over the sesame rice. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

If sauce is too salty, balance with a splash of water or more honey. Add garlic halfway through cooking if forgotten initially. Rinsing rice is essential for fluffy texture. Avoid stirring chicken during cooking to keep it tender. Toast sesame seeds lightly for best flavor. Slow cooking on low heat preserves moisture best. This recipe is forgiving but avoid overcooking.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker recipe, sesame rice, easy dinner, weeknight meal, tender chicken breast, gluten-free option, dairy-free

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