Description

Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a flavorful and effortless dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors. This delicious recipe cooks low and slow in your trusty slow cooker, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully while you enjoy your day. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, serve it over rice or in wraps for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Gather all ingredients; chop the garlic and green onions.
Optional: Sear each chicken breast in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and garlic over it.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving; enjoy over rice or in tortillas.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow cooking
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: - For added veggies, include bell peppers or snap peas during cooking. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.