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Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken

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This delightful dish combines tender chicken with a sweet chili sauce for a meal that’s full of flavor and ease. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep, it’s family-friendly and versatile!

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • ¾ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup additional chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, snipped

Instructions

  • Whisk together sweet chili sauce, 1 ½ cups chicken broth, kosher salt, black pepper, and soy sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Place chicken thighs on top of the glaze, coating with sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Optional: In a glass, mix remaining ¼ cup chicken broth with cornstarch and pour into slow cooker to thicken the sauce for 20-30 minutes.
  • Add cut chicken back, stir gently, and top with cilantro before serving.

Notes

Marinate the chicken in sweet chili sauce overnight for extra flavor.
Adjust the sweet chili sauce quantity according to your spice preference.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 100