Description
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe allows you to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal without the fuss. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you relax. Serve it over rice or zucchini noodles for a delightful dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 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
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until combined. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir to coat in sauce.
- Serve over rice or zucchini noodles and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. - Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option or add bell peppers and broccoli for extra nutrition. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.