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When life gets busy, but you still want a homemade dinner that feels better than takeout, Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is the answer. This easy crockpot recipe delivers tender chicken coated in a sweet-savory sesame sauce with barely any effort—just toss everything in, let it cook, and dinner is done.

It’s the kind of meal that works just as well for a lazy Sunday as it does for a hectic weeknight, and the leftovers are fantastic for lunches too.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Set-it-and-forget-it easy – The slow cooker does all the work
• Better than takeout – Sweet, savory, and perfectly saucy
• Family-friendly – Mild flavors everyone loves
• Meal-prep approved – Leftovers reheat beautifully

If you love recipes like sweet and sour chicken or teriyaki chicken, this honey sesame version is about to earn a permanent spot in your rotation.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• Honey
• Low-sodium soy sauce
• Ketchup
• Rice vinegar
• Sesame oil
• Garlic
• Cornstarch + water (for thickening)
• Sesame seeds
• Green onions

Tip: Chicken thighs stay extra juicy in the slow cooker, but breasts work great too.

How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Add the chicken to the slow cooker in a single layer.

Whisk the sauce – honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic.

Pour over the chicken, making sure everything is coated.

Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender.

Shred or cube the chicken, then return it to the slow cooker.

Thicken the sauce by stirring in a cornstarch slurry and cooking for another 15–20 minutes.

Finish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

What to Serve With Honey Sesame Chicken

Serve it over rice with toasted sesame seeds and green onions sprinkled over the top. It is SO delicious.

• Steamed white or jasmine rice
• Brown rice or quinoa
• Stir-fried or steamed broccoli
• Sugar snap peas or green beans
• Over cauliflower rice for a lighter option

It’s also delicious spooned into lettuce wraps for a fun twist.

Storage & Reheating Tips

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of water to loosen the sauce

Check out these other Asian inspired dishes

• Sticky Baked Asian Wings
• Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
• Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken