Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. This hands-off recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or in tacos for a delightful meal that will have everyone asking for more.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker.- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist.- Add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas during the last hour of cooking for extra nutrition.