Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken 

Ingredients: 

* 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, defrosted 
* Salt and pepper 
* 1/2 cup diced onion 
* 2 cloves garlic, minced 
* 1/2 cup honey 
* 1/4 cup ketchup 
* 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 
* 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (optional) 
* 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil 
* 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
* 4 teaspoons cornstarch 
* 1/3 cup water 
* 1 tablespoon or more sesame seeds 
* 3 scallions, chopped 
* 4-5 servings of your favorite white or brown rice 

Directions: Place chicken in Crock Pot and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, oil, and red pepper flakes. 
Pour over chicken. 
Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for 2 hours. 
Remove chicken to a cutting board, leaving sauce. 
Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces; set aside. 
In a small bowl, dissolve 4 teaspoons cornstarch in 1/3 cup water; add to crock pot. 
Stir to combine with sauce. 
Cover and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes, or until slightly thickened. 
Serve with your favorite rice, and top with chicken, spooning the sauce over top. 
Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.