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Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken

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Effortless slow-cooker chicken coated in a sweet-and-spicy chili sauce—tender, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, bowls, sandwiches, or served over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
  • 1 Tbsp honey (optional for extra sweetness)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional for heat)
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (if using), garlic, ginger, chili garlic sauce (if using), and chicken broth or water.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks in a large bowl, then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat in sauce.
  6. If sauce seems thin, cook on HIGH for another 15–30 minutes uncovered or whisk 1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp cold water and stir in to thicken.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds over rice, in tacos, wraps, or bowls.

Notes

  • Use thighs for juicier results, breasts for leaner texture.
  • Prep can be done the night before—just refrigerate in the slow cooker insert.
  • Adjust sweetness or spice by tweaking honey and chili garlic sauce amounts.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze beautifully.
  • Try serving with slaw, pickled vegetables, or wrapped in lettuce for variety.

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