Description
A comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce with fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ 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: Begin by placing the chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker, arranging them evenly.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Add Vegetables: Layer the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and onion on top of the chicken.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, then cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into the cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the sweet chili chicken over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or sriracha to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg