Crock pot honey sesame chicken recipe

Chicken second courses

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts Salt and pepper ½ cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup honey ¼ cup ketchup ½ cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 teaspoons cornstarch ⅓ cup water 2 packets minute rice, optional ½ tablespoon (or more) sesame seeds 3 scallions, chopped