Description
A simple and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken in a sweet and slightly spicy chili sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- If thickening the sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks or serve whole.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: slow cooker sweet chili chicken, easy chicken recipe, Asian chicken dish