Ingredients
4 skinless chicken thighs, skin removed if purchased with skin on, bone-in or boneless fine1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided1/2 cup light (lower sodium) soy sauce, optional Tamari1/4 cup raw honey1 tablespoon lemon juice2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
Rub the chicken with the salt and half of the pepper. Over medium to high heat in a skillet with olive oil, brown both sides of the chicken. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker then sprinkle with1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, and the remaining pepper.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over chicken. Cook on low 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Separate the chicken from the liquid then pour the liquid in a small saucepan. Over low heat, cook the liquid with the cornstarch until it thickens. Pour the sauce on the chicken before serving then sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds.
This chicken dish goes perfectly over a bed of steamed brown rice or quinoa.
Nutrition Facts
Yields: 4 servingsServing Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauceCalories: 255Total Fat: 12 gSaturated Fat: 2 gTrans Fat: 0 gCholesterol: 66 mgSodium: 2151 mgCarbohydrates: 22 gDietary Fiber: 1 gSugars: 18 gProtein: 16 g
