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Sweet Chili Crockpot Chicken (Easy & Flavorful!)

A super easy, flavor-packed Sweet Chili Crockpot Chicken recipe made with just a few pantry staples. This set-it-and-forget-it meal is perfect for busy weeknights and creates tender, juicy shredded chicken for bowls, tacos, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts You can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce Use your favorite brand.
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic About 3 cloves.
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions For garnish, optional.

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (Crockpot) A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 1 Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat it with the sauce. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavor.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 40gFat: 5gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For faster shredding, use a hand mixer on low speed directly on the cooked chicken.
Tip 2: To thicken the sauce, make a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) and whisk it into the crockpot liquid. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Tip 3: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword crockpot chicken,slow cooker chicken,sweet chili chicken

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