Another delicious recipe that you can enjoy making in your slow cooker is the Easy Asian Sweet Chili Chicken which you can serve with rice or vegetables, made with chicken, onion, red bell pepper, summer squash, and garlic.

This tasty Easy Asian Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner that takes about 4.5 hours to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.

This dish is easy to prepare, and it has a sweet and satisfying “kicky” bite. This dish makes great leftovers because the flavors continue to deepen over time.

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Recipe Ingredients

• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 large summer squash, sliced into 3/4-inch (2 cm) half-moons
• 3 lbs (1,362 g) of boneless, skinless chicken pieces, dark or light meat
• 3/4 cup (170 g) of Thai sweet chili sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp of tamari sauce
• 2 tbsp of Thai fish sauce
• 4 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped

How To Make Easy Asian Sweet Chili In Slow Cooker

1. Prepare the Vegetables and Chicken: Arrange the chopped onion, bell pepper, and sliced summer squash evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the boneless, skinless chicken pieces on top of the vegetables in an even layer.
2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of Thai sweet chili sauce, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp of tamari sauce, 2 tbsp of Thai fish sauce, and the 4 cloves of crushed garlic until combined well.
3. Pour the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables, making sure the chicken is fully coated with the sauce for the best flavor.
4. Cook the Dish: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Ensure the chicken is tender and cooked through while remaining juicy.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Once the cooking time is complete, serve the dish warm and enjoy the rich flavors. This recipe makes enough for 6 servings.

Recipe Tips

• For an added kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken before slow-cooking. This will add a hint of spice that complements the sweetness of the chili sauce perfectly.
• If you prefer more veggies, add sliced mushrooms or broccoli to the slow cooker. These vegetables will soak up the sauce’s flavors and add extra nutrients to the dish.
• Swap the tamari with low-sodium soy sauce if you want to reduce the salt content. This will help maintain the rich, umami taste without overpowering the dish.
• For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 1 hour before adding it to the slow cooker. This simple step will intensify the flavors throughout the meat.

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