Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken in a sticky sweet chili sauce with garlic and ginger. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

# Ingredient list:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.2 lbs)

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup sweet chili sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
04 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Garnish (Optional)

09 - 2 green onions, sliced
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
11 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
04 - Cover with the lid and cook on low setting for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender throughout.
05 - Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks, or slice into strips if preferred.
06 - Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss thoroughly to coat with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce develops this incredible sticky glaze that coats every shred of chicken perfectly
  • You can literally dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away for four hours
  • The leftovers make amazing lunch bowls the next day, if there are any
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin when you first pour it in but thickens beautifully as it cooks with the chicken juices
  • Chicken thighs work beautifully here too and stay even juicier if you prefer dark meat
03 -
  • Line your slow cooker with a removable liner for the easiest cleanup ever
  • Use a large slotted spoon to serve so you get plenty of that sticky sauce with each portion

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