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Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken for Effortless Dinners

Delight in the flavors of Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken, a quick-cook meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and sweet chili sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Thighs stay tender and juicy.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar White vinegar works as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used instead.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced.
For the Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is an alternative.
  • 4 tablespoons Water For the slurry.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Quinoa or cauliflower rice can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your slow cooker by placing the boneless chicken thighs or breasts at the bottom, cutting them into smaller pieces if desired.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Layer the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and onions over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is well-coated. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce. Increase heat to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Serve the Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken over a bed of cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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