Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a tantalizing dish that marries sweet and spicy flavors in a perfectly tender chicken meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let the magic happen, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in tacos for a delightful dining experience that will have everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Chop chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Halfway through cooking, stir gently to ensure even coverage of the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Customize by swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp and adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days; reheat in the microwave or on low heat on the stove.