Chicken with Chinese Black Bean Sauce

This recipe is adapted from The Every Day Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook by;Kitty Broihier,M.S., R.D., and Kimberly Mayone.

2 Tbsp sesame oil, divided
1/4 cup water
6 cloves of garlic, halved
1 Tbsp minced ginger
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp Chinese black bean sauce
1 Tbsp (sucanat or honey)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
3 pounds assorted bone in chicken pieces, skinned, fat trimmed

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker crock, except the chicken; mix well.
2. Add the chicken pieces and toss with the sauce to coat chicken thoroughly. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours. Serves 5