Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

Notes: sauce and chicken could be prepped ahead of time and frozen prior to cooking in crockpot for an even easier meal. 

Serves 4-6.

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Cooked rice

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in the crockpot.

In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for 2 hours, until cooked through and tender.

Remove chicken to a cutting board, leaving sauce in crockpot. Shred into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1/3 cup water and add to crock pot. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for about 10 more minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Serve chicken over rice and topped with sauce, sesame seeds, and chopped scallions.