Slow Cooker Heaven: Chicken in a Honey/Soy Braise

By Andy Anderson !
@ThePretentiousWichitaChef

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

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

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

Step-by-Step

1PREP/PREPARE
2Gather your ingredients.
3Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
4Add all the remaining ingredients (except the sesame seeds) into the slow cooker.
5Mix until thoroughly combined.
6Chef’s Note: For the barbeque sauce I use: Sweet Baby Ray’s regular style.
7Add the chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
8Slow cook on low for 2.5 hours.
9Chef'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.
10PLATE/PRESENT
11Serve over a mound of white rice, drizzle with that yummy sauce, and garnish with some sesame seeds. Enjoy.
12Keep the faith, and keep cooking.