Sesame Orange Chicken

This dish is a favorite for many, but our version skips the fried batter and sugary sauce. 
~Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 LBS Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
• 1/2 Cup Coconut Aminos or Tamari
• 1/3 Cup Honey
• 2 TBSP Orange Juice
• 2 TBSP Tomato Paste
• 1 TBSP Sesame Oil
• 2 TSP Minced Garlic
• 1/2 TSP Ground Ginger
• 3/4 TSP Himalayan Salt
• 1/2 TSP Red Pepper Flakes (or more if you prefer it spicy)
• 1/4 TSP Black Pepper
• Garnish:  Sesame Seeds

Instructions:

1. Place chicken in a single layer in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Place the remaining ingredients, except sesame seeds, in a bowl, whisk together, and pour over chicken.
3. Stir and turn chicken to ensure even coating.
4. Cook the chicken on low for 4 hours.
5. Remove the chicken from the sauce and cut into cubes or shred.
6. Spoon any fat off the top of the sauce, then transfer the sauce to a small pan.
7. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 20 minutes, until it has reduced by half and is thick and shiny.
8. Toss the chicken in the sauce or spoon sauce over chicken.
9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10. Serve over cauliflower rice