Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken & Broccoli Rice
1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – cut into 1’’ cubes
2 Cloves Garlic – minced
1 ½ tsp Grated Ginger Root gently packed
½ Cup Honey
1/3 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 ½ TBS Sesame Oil
1 TBS Rice Wine Vinegar
1 TBS Light Brown Sugar
4 tsp Cornstarch
Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste
2 large Heads Broccoli – roughly chopped into large florets (about 28 ounces)
Make the sauce: In a medium bowl whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, oil, vinegar, and brown sugar. Cook the chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place them in the slow cooker. Pour the honey mixture over the top of the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3-3 ½ hours or HIGH for 1 ½ - 2 hours*, stirring halfway through. (Chicken will continue cooking in next step). In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1 ½ tablespoons of water to combine. Carefully add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and stir well to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened. Meanwhile, make the broccoli rice: Place the broccoli in the food processor and pulse until it resembles the texture of rice. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add in the broccoli rice and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-10 minutes, or until the “rice” is golden brown and slightly crispy. Serve chicken over rice.
