Description
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a comforting dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with effortless preparation. This recipe transforms simple chicken into a flavorful meal, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ cups Sweet Chili Sauce
¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar, packed
1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Cold Water
Optional Garnishes: Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Sesame Seeds, Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a slow cooker
- Whisk the Sauce: Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined
- Combine and Cook: Pour sauce over the chicken and stir gently to coat; cover
- Set and Forget: Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until tender
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional but Recommended): Remove chicken, mix cornstarch with cold water, and pour into sauce
- Cook to Thicken: Cook on HIGH for 15-30 mins until sauce thickens
- Return Chicken and Serve: Add chicken back to the sauce and coat
- Garnish and Enjoy: Serve with garnishes such as cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime juice
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh garlic and ginger. Optionally brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Unavailable
- Trans Fat: Unavailable
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg