Description
Sweet chili chicken emerges as a mouthwatering delight that blends Asian-inspired flavors with effortless slow cooker convenience. Succulent chicken bathes in a tangy-sweet sauce, promising a delectable meal that brings comfort and excitement to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sweet chili sauce
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh ginger, grated
Thickening Agent:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
Serving Accompaniments:
- Cooked rice
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange chicken pieces in the base of the slow cooker, creating an even single layer to promote uniform cooking.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, freshly minced garlic, and grated ginger until the mixture reaches a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Distribute sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with onions atop the chicken, creating a colorful vegetable foundation.
- Cascade the prepared sauce evenly across the chicken and vegetables, ensuring complete and thorough coating of all ingredients.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and initiate cooking process, selecting low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and completely cooked through.
- Approximately 30 minutes prior to serving, create a cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch with water until smooth and lump-free.
- Integrate the slurry into the cooking liquid, stirring gently to promote sauce thickening and glossy texture.
- Continue cooking on high heat for an additional 30 minutes to allow sauce to reduce and develop deeper flavors.
- Transfer the succulent sweet chili chicken over fluffy steamed rice, creating an inviting presentation.
- Enhance the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped green onions and a delicate scattering of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs or breasts with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that absorbs the delicious sweet chili sauce perfectly.
- Reduce honey or use a sugar alternative like stevia for a lower-sugar recipe suitable for diabetic or health-conscious diners.
- Enhance meal prep by cutting vegetables and mixing sauce the night before, saving precious morning cooking time.
- Freeze leftover chicken in portioned containers for quick future meals, maintaining sauce’s rich flavor profile for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg