Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken
This Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken with a flavorful, sweet, and tangy sauce. Enjoy its convenience and delightful taste with your family or friends!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- ΒΌ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Green onions chopped, for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker:Place the chicken thighs or breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce:In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Add Vegetables:Layer the sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and onion on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Combine and Cook:Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is evenly coated.Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce:About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Cover and cook on high for the remaining 30 minutes.
- Serve:Once the sauce has thickened, serve the sweet chili chicken over cooked rice.Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.