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Honey Sesame Chicken

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Dishes
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

Crock Pot Instructions
  1. Combine ingredients in the crockpot and set on low for 6 - 8 hours for high for 4 hours. 
  2. Shred chicken and serve with rice.
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in the instant pot except for the cornstarch.
  2. Cook on manual for 22 minutes for thin cut breasts, 26 minutes for thick-cut breasts.
  3. Let the pressure release naturally (don't twist the knob for a quick pressure release) for at least ten minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and push the "sauté" button.
  5. Add the cornstarch and cook sauce, stirring often, until it thickens up.
  6. Shred the chicken and serve with rice and the sauce.