Description

This Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken combines minimal effort with maximum flavor. The chicken becomes incredibly tender in a vibrant, tangy sauce that kids enjoy, making it a reliable weeknight dinner solution.

Ingredients

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2 lbs Chicken Breasts
1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
3 cloves Fresh Garlic
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
2 large Red Bell Peppers
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1/4 cup Green Onions

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Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger
Layer the Ingredients: Place your trimmed chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over the meat
Add the Vegetables: Lay the sliced red bell peppers on top of the chicke
Set the Timer: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the 'Low' setting for 3 to 4 hours
Thicken the Sauce: Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it, mix cornstarch with water, stir into the sauce and cook for 10 minutes
Serve and Garnish: Return the shredded chicken to the pot, toss in the thickened glaze, and serve warm topped with green onions

Notes

For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with coconut aminos.

Use a digital meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 3-4 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 345 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 120mg