Pinterest...friend or foe?

My new friend has been Pinterest.  I am on Pinterest a lot.  My husband rolls his eyes when he finds me on the website.  I've found so many projects that I want to try and some that I like the idea of, but will never have the time or patience to try them. I have also found many recipes that I either want to try or have tried.  Some have failed miserably with the family, others have been a huge success.  My favorite by far though is this Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken.

I originally found it here and then again here.  It's super easy to get ready and it's done when I get home from work.  Sometimes I start it after I get home from work and it's ready by the time hubby gets home from work.  I highly suggest you try it as well.


Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

   Serves 4-5

Ingredients:

6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts (2 lbs. total)
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 vegetable oil or olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
2 packets minute rice, optional
1/2 tablespoon (or more) sesame seeds
3 scallions, chopped

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, 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. Prepare rice according to package instructions.  (I did my rice in my rice cooker)
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.
Add cooked rice to 4 plates, top with chicken and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

This one is another one of our favorites.  I found it on Pinterest as well.