Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a delicious and hassle-free dish that marries tender chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy sauce, making it a family favorite. This easy-to-follow recipe requires minimal prep time and allows the slow cooker to work its magic while you relax. Serve it over rice or noodles for an unforgettable meal that transforms any day into a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, and minced garlic until blended.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli in the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.