Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken 2

I have previously made Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken and it is still one of my favorite slow cooker meals.  This is version 2 of my original recipe since I made it for my mom-to-be friend as a make ahead meal/freezer meal.  I used chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs this time and left out the onions.  The sauce is basically the same, and since I froze this before cooking, I didn't add in the sesame seeds (which is for garnish).   My cousin made the first version with chicken tenders and she said it was "so delicious."  My friend is also allergic to nuts so sesame was on the safe food list, yay!  I hope she likes this dish as much as I do!


Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken 2

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Ingredients

1 pound chicken (I used 2 large chicken breasts)

½ cup honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce (I used low sodium soy sauce)

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon sesame oil

¼ teaspoon ginger, minced

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil and ginger.

Add chicken into a freezer bag and pour sauce into bag.  Mix together sauce and chicken in bag with hands.

Freeze until ready to cook in slow cooker.  I would suggest defrosting the night before to cook in slow cooker the next morning.

Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours, until chicken is cooked through.

Serves 2.

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Need a simple and healthy dinner idea?   This baked chicken parmesan dish is perfect for date night or a family meal.  Serve it with a side of veggies and pasta for a complete meal.  It also tastes great the next day as leftovers.  You can reheat in a toaster oven for a single meal or microwave.  Enjoy!

 

Baked Chicken Parmsean

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Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds thin sliced chicken breast (5 pieces)

½ cup Italian breadcrumbs

½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 slices mozzarella cheese (You can use shredded cheese too.)

1 cup tomato sauce

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.

In another bowl, add in olive oil.

Lightly coat chicken breast with olive oil, then dip into breadcumb/cheese mixture.  

Place chicken breast onto baking sheet.  Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.

 

Bake for 15 minutes.  Turn each chicken breast over and bake an additional 5 minutes.

 

Remove from oven and spoon tomato sauce over each chicken breast.  Top with ½ slice of mozzarella cheese.  Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Top with basil if desired.  Serves 4-5.