Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a deliciously simple dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this recipe allows the slow cooker to do all the work, melding flavors together effortlessly. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 6 hours / High for 3 hours
- Total Time: 8 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Mince garlic and set aside.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and honey; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours without peeking.
- Once cooked, shred chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. - Customize by incorporating vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.