Published Date: November 7, 2020 | Last Updated: March 15, 2023
Who doesn’t love a good “set it and forget it meal?” None of us have time to spend an hour cooking every day. Or any day. This crockpot or instant-pot friendly meal saves my bacon regularly. Plus, it’s delicious. Double plus, it makes plenty so we always get leftovers out of this one.
Who doesn’t love a good “set it and forget it meal?” None of us have time to spend an hour cooking every day. Or any day. This crockpot or instant-pot friendly meal saves my bacon regularly. Plus, it’s delicious. Double plus, it makes plenty so we always get leftovers out of this one.
Honey Sesame Chicken
Tender and savory shredded chicken that practically cooks itself. Throw it in the pot, and walk away. This flavor-filled chicken is great over rice.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 medium-sized onion diced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 T avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 2 T cornstarch
Instructions
Crock Pot Instructions
- Combine ingredients in the crockpot and set on low for 6 - 8 hours for high for 4 hours.
- Shred chicken and serve with rice.
Instant Pot Directions
- Combine all ingredients in the instant pot except for the cornstarch.
- Cook on manual for 22 minutes for thin cut breasts, 26 minutes for thick-cut breasts.
- Let the pressure release naturally (don't twist the knob for a quick pressure release) for at least ten minutes.
- Remove chicken and push the "sauté" button.
- Add the cornstarch and cook sauce, stirring often, until it thickens up.
- Shred the chicken and serve with rice and the sauce.
If I use chicken thighs, about how many lbs would you estimate I use?
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Hi Tami! It is about 1.5-2 lbs of chicken!
How does the time differ if I use unfrozen chicken breast?
It would be a few minutes shorter. Let me know how it worked for you 🙂
So tasty and easy! A staple at our house for sure.