Description
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a mouthwatering, easy-to-make dish that combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in one delicious meal. With minimal prep and the convenience of the slow cooker, this recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken in a sweet chili sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, serve this dish over rice, noodles, or wraps for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch mixture)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, ground ginger, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (optional).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
- Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
- Add the slurry to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir to thicken.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing well with the sauce.
- Let it cook for another 10-15 minutes to ensure the sauce is thickened and the chicken is coated.
- Serve over rice or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a spicier version, increase the crushed red pepper flakes or add finely chopped jalapeños.
- Swap chicken breasts with boneless, skinless thighs for juicier chicken.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Fusion
