Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken – 5 Easy Flavorful Dinner Ideas
Tender slow cooker chicken cooked in a sweet chili garlic sauce with soy sauce and ginger.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
1 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
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Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, pepper, and sesame oil.
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Pour the mixture over the chicken.
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Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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Shred the chicken or leave whole pieces.
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Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
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Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook uncovered until the sauce thickens.
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Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers can be added during the final 30 minutes of cooking.