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Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken

Effortless and flavorful, this Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is perfect for busy weeknights, feeding a crowd, or meal prep, featuring tender chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Saucy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs About 6–8 thighs
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced Or 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional — omit or add more to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken thighs in an even layer in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  2. Remove the chicken pieces to a cutting board and shred them with two forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it thoroughly in the sauce.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning—add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of salt if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

For extra depth, sear the thighs briefly in a hot skillet before adding to the slow cooker. If the sauce is too thin, remove the chicken and simmer the sauce until thickened.