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Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken – A Tender, Tangy, Easy Weeknight Meal

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Sweet, savory, and mildly spicy — this Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is tender, sticky, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

  • 2 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.

  • In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar/lime juice, sugar, garlic, and ginger.

  • Pour sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours.

  • Remove chicken and set aside.

  • Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook sauce on HIGH for 15–20 minutes until thickened.

  • Return chicken to the pot, shred or slice, and toss in the sauce.

  • Let sit on WARM for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Add red pepper flakes for more heat.

  • Serve with rice, noodles, or in lettuce cups.

  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://feasttrove.com/slow-cooker-sweet-chili-chicken-a-tender-tangy-easy-weeknight-meal/