Sesame Ginger Slow-Cooker Chicken

Ingredients:
•2.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins (thawed*)
•1 bag (16 oz) ready-to-eat baby carrots
•2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger root
•3/4 cup chicken broth
•1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp honey
•1 Tbsp sesame oil
•1 1/2 tsp dried minced garlic
•¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp soy sauce
•¼ cup plus 1 ½ tsp cold water
•¼ cup plus 1 ½ tsp corn starch
•1 Tbsp sesame seed, toasted
•2 green onions, sliced with tops

Spray 3 to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. Add carrots; sprinkle with ginger root. In small bowl, stir broth, honey, oil and dried minced garlic. Pour over chicken and carrots.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 7 hours. Mine was perfect at 5 hours and 30 minutes in a 3 qt crock.

With slotted spoon, remove chicken and carrots to serving platter; cover to keep warm. Strain cooking liquid through mesh colander; pour into 1-quart saucepan. In small bowl, whisk soy sauce, water and cornstarch until smooth; add to liquid in saucepan. Cook and stir over high heat until thickened and sauce begins to bubble.

To serve, pour sauce over chicken and carrots. Garnish with sesame seed and onions. This is best served over rice!




379 Calories Per serving, serves 6