Slow Cooker Heaven: Chicken in a Honey/Soy Braise

Name: Slow Cooker Heaven: Chicken in a Honey/Soy Braise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 Tbsp yellow onion, diced (if you have dried onions, use those); 2 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 c fresh clover honey; 1/2 c tamari sauce; 1/4 c barbecue sauce; 1 Tbsp hot sesame oil; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; salt, kosher variety, to taste; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; sesame seeds, for garnish

By Andy Anderson !
@ThePretentiousChef

Here’s a simple recipe that packs a ton of great flavor.

It’s simple to assemble, and only takes 2.5 hours in the slow cooker. You can cut the time in half by using the high setting, but I don’t recommend it… Give the slow cooker a chance to do its thing, and give the ingredients a chance to get to know each other.

And the good news… it’s a one-pot meal.

So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

2 Hr 30 Min

Method:

Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients

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PLAN/PURCHASE
1 1/2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp

yellow onion, diced (if you have dried onions, use those)
2 clove

garlic, minced
1/2 c

fresh clover honey
1/2 c

tamari sauce
1/4 c

barbecue sauce
1 Tbsp

hot sesame oil
1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
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salt, kosher variety, to taste
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black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
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sesame seeds, for garnish

How to Make Slow Cooker Heaven: Chicken in a Honey/Soy Braise

Step-by-Step

PREP/PREPARE
Gather your ingredients.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Add all the remaining ingredients (except the sesame seeds) into the slow cooker.
Mix until thoroughly combined.
Chef’s Note: For the barbeque sauce I use: Sweet Baby Ray’s regular style.
Add the chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
Slow cook on low for 2.5 hours.
Chef's Tip: If you want the sauce a bit thicker, add a tablespoon or two of all-purpose flour to a bit of water and make a slurry. Add that to the sauce in the last hour of cooking.
PLATE/PRESENT
Serve over a mound of white rice, drizzle with that yummy sauce, and garnish with some sesame seeds. Enjoy.
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.