Description
A delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavors in a convenient slow cooker dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup of sweet chili sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by placing the chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Mix the sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sliced onion, minced garlic, and sliced bell pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Season it up: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook: Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 360 minutes, or on high for 240 minutes.
- Shred the chicken: Once the cooking time is up, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker.
- Serve: Serve the sweet chili chicken over rice or noodles with some of the sauce spooned on top.
Notes
For a spicier version, adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce or add chili flakes. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, sweet chili, chicken, easy dinner, Asian cuisine