Description
This Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and fresh bell peppers. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, this dish combines Asian-inspired flavors with the convenience of slow cooking, resulting in a comforting and delicious meal garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
Sauce
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Thickening and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a base for the ingredients.
- Make Sauce Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Add Vegetables: Layer the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion on top of the chicken and sauce mixture to add color and flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the ingredients to enhance the overall taste.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it.
- Final Thickening: Allow the sauce to thicken for an additional 15 to 20 minutes while keeping the slow cooker covered.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish the dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red chili flakes or use a hot sweet chili sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier and more flavorful result.
- Serve this dish over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
