Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe: Easy, Sticky-Savory Weeknight Winner
This Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken is sticky, sweet, and savory with a touch of spice—perfect for easy dinners or meal prep. A flavorful Thai-inspired dish that practically cooks itself.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground)
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1 tsp minced garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
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Optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)
Instructions
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Place chicken in the slow cooker.
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In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and optional sugar.
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Pour sauce over chicken.
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Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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Shred chicken and return to sauce.
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Optional: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 10–15 min more to thicken.
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Serve hot over rice, noodles, or in wraps.
Notes
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Use coconut aminos for gluten-free version.
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Add pineapple or lime juice for variation.
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Great for lettuce wraps, tacos, or bowls.
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Store leftovers in fridge (4 days) or freezer (3 months).