Description
A flavorful and tender chicken dish with a balance of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors. This slow cooker recipe is packed with colorful vegetables and a rich sauce, making it perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal. Serve over rice and garnish for a restaurant-quality presentation at home.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker:
Place the chicken thighs or breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
3️⃣ Add Vegetables:
Layer the sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and onion on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
4️⃣ Combine and Cook:
Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5️⃣ Thicken the Sauce:
About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Cover and cook on high for the remaining 30 minutes.
6️⃣ Serve:
Once the sauce has thickened, serve the sweet chili chicken over cooked rice.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Use a mix of bell peppers for added color and flavor.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine or basmati rice, but quinoa or noodles also work great.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6