Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts

Here’s a flavor-packed “one-mixture” slow cooker sauce that gives you bold results every time:

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
• 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
3. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, then whisk it into the sauce.
4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
6. Remove the chicken and shred or slice as desired. If you would like the sauce thicker, transfer it to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until reduced.
7. Return the chicken to the sauce and stir to coat before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside roasted vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.