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Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken

Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken: 5 Easy, Tasty, Bold Wins.

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is a gluten-free, weeknight-friendly dinner delivering bold sweet-tangy flavor with minimal effort. Tender chicken simmers in a glossy sticky sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and honey. Perfect over rice or vegetables, this easy, family-friendly slow cooker dish uses pantry staples for a stress-free meal that tastes like takeout but healthier and homemade.

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup gluten free sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce or tamari, garlic, ginger, honey, and rice vinegar.
  3. Pour sauce mixture over the chicken, coating evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken and shred or leave whole as desired.
  6. Stir cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return chicken to the sauce and coat well.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Gluten-free friendly if using certified gluten-free sweet chili sauce and tamari.
  • Shred chicken after cooking for easier saucing or serve whole.
  • Serve over rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • To reduce sodium, use a low-sodium soy sauce or tamari.
  • Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3-4 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 1500 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken, slow cooker chicken, gluten free dinner, sweet chili chicken, easy weeknight dinner, Thai-inspired chicken, chicken in sauce, 6 servings

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