Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken

This easy slow cooker sweet chili chicken combines tender chicken with a glossy, slightly spicy sauce made from pantry staples, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed Thighs stay moister, breasts are leaner.
1 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce Tamari works for gluten-free.
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced Mince garlic finely for the best flavor.
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated Use fresh ginger for better flavor.
2 tablespoons cornstarch Substitute arrowroot for a 1:1 swap if preferred.
2 tablespoons water
to taste none green onions, chopped for garnish
to taste none sesame seeds for garnish
as needed none cooked rice for serving Steamed jasmine or brown rice recommended.

Method

Preparation

Place the chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Add the sliced bell peppers and onion on top of the chicken.
Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the cooker.

Cooking

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F.
About 30 minutes before serving, whisk the cornstarch with water to make a slurry and stir it into the cooker.
Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a saucier result, reserve 1/4 cup of the sweet chili sauce and stir it in after thickening. Store cooled sweet chili chicken in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 to 3 months.

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