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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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Course: Main Dishes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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.