Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy chili sauce, infused with the aromatic flavor of garlic. It’s an effortless dish perfect for busy days, delivering a deliciously saucy and tender meal with minimal prep work.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian inspired
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Mince the garlic cloves finely and measure out the sweet chili sauce. Ensure the chicken breasts are trimmed of excess fat.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Pour the sweet chili sauce over the chicken and add the minced garlic evenly on top.
- Cook Until Tender: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender enough to shred easily.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, you can shred the chicken in the sauce or leave it whole. Serve with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, cook on low for the full 6 hours rather than high.
- You can add a splash of soy sauce or lime juice for additional depth of flavor.
- This recipe adapts well to meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier, richer taste.
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, sweet chili chicken, easy chicken recipe, crockpot dinner, garlic chicken, one-pot meal, tender chicken
