Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Spicy Thai Chicken

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This easy-to-make spicy Thai slow cooker chicken recipe will leave your taste buds tingling with its perfect blend of spices and tender chicken. It's a great recipe to add some international flair to your weeknight meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic.
  2. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
  3. Add bell peppers and onion on top of the chicken.
  4. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
  7. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  8. Serve the chicken over cooked rice, garnished with green onions.

Interesting Facts

  • Thai cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of fresh herbs and spices.
  • Slow cooking allows the chicken to become tender and absorb all the flavors of the sauce.
  • Sriracha sauce adds a spicy kick to the dish, but you can adjust the amount to suit your taste.