Description
This Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken Keto recipe is a flavorful, low-carb dish perfect for an easy and healthy weeknight meal. Tender chicken thighs cooked slowly in a rich sesame sauce create a delicious keto-friendly dinner that requires minimal effort. Topped with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish brings satisfying Asian-inspired flavors without the carbs or sugar.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons erythritol or your favorite sweetener
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly to ensure thorough cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, erythritol, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir well to combine all the ingredients into a flavorful sauce.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, coating them thoroughly.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken becomes very tender and easily shreds.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the sesame seeds to incorporate the nutty flavor.
- Serve with Garnish: Spoon the shredded sesame chicken onto plates and top with sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve warm and enjoy your keto-friendly meal.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts to ensure juicier and more flavorful meat.
- Adjust the sweetness level by varying the amount of erythritol according to taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- The slow cooker allows flexibility in cooking time; 6 hours on low is sufficient but up to 8 hours works if needed.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice to keep it keto-friendly and complete your meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
