Description

This Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts are slowly cooked with a sweet and tangy chili sauce, complemented by bell peppers and onions, creating a delicious meal with minimal effort. The sauce is thickened towards the end for a perfect coating, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a fresh finish.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

1 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Vegetables

1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced

Thickening & Garnish

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Sliced green onions for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish

Seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly for uniform cooking.
Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well to fully incorporate all the flavors.
Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is well coated.
Add vegetables: Layer the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion on top of the chicken and sauce.
Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the vegetables and chicken to taste.
Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker, ensuring it blends well.
Simmer: Allow the sauce to thicken for an additional 15-20 minutes, keeping the slow cooker uncovered to help the sauce reach the desired consistency.
Garnish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the chicken for a fresh and crunchy finish.

Notes

For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or chili paste to the sauce mix.
Leftover chicken can be shredded and used in wraps or salads.
Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s heat settings for best results.
This recipe can be doubled for larger groups, just ensure your slow cooker is large enough.
Serve over steamed rice or noodles to make a complete meal.