Perfectly sweet with a kiss of spice, this vibrant Sweet Chili Chicken will have you dreaming of dinner all day long! Smothered in a sticky Thai sweet chili sauce, and infused with plenty of pineapple, onions, and bell peppers… it tastes just like your favorite Panda Express sweet fire chicken! Plus, with just 5 ingredients, it’s SO easy to make!
Trust me, this sweet chili chicken is nothing less than a creation of sheet beauty.
It’s one of those Copycat Restaurant Recipes that serves up all the amazing flavors of the original. All while requiring almost no effort at all!
Suzanne writes: "Delicious! My house smelled like Chinese takeout all day :)"
No kidding, with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep… it may just be one of the EASIEST Asian Food Recipes you’ll ever make!
The thick sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with just a lovely hint of heat. Then you add in the fresh veggies to create an indulgence that is chock full of taste bud pleasing textures and flavors.
The result is a heavenly oasis of sweet chili chicken that will tickle and delight your whole family.
Of course, your slow cooker deserves a lot of the credit with this recipe. It effortlessly transforms your ingredients into nothing less than a chicken dinner masterpiece! Just like when you make this Slow Cooker General Tso Chicken, sweet Sesame and Honey Chicken, and copycat Panda Express Mandarin Chicken.
So this week, skip the expensive restaurant take-out and make this dreamy sweet fire chicken instead.
It might just be your hot ticket to household celebrity status this week…
Ingredients
You’ll just need 5 simple ingredients to make the BEST sweet chili sauce chicken…
- Chicken Breasts – Fresh or thawed.
- Sweet Chili Sauce – In addition to using the specified name brand sweet chili sauce for chicken in this recipe, you can also use the sauce I used on these Sweet Chili Chicken Wings.
- Pineapple Chunks – Gives your chicken a sweet, tropical touch.
- Onion – Adds rich, savory flavor.
- Bell Pepper – I used a sweet, red bell pepper for this recipe.
For this crockpot sweet chili chicken recipe, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crockpot to get the job done.
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It’s actually SO easy to make this crave-worthy sweet chili sauce chicken in your slow cooker!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook the chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Cut the cooked chicken into cubes, and place back in the crockpot.
3. Add the sauce, pineapple, onion, peppers to your crockpot.
4. Continue cooking until done. Then indulge… and enjoy every last wonderful bite!
That’s it. Just a few simple steps. Trust me, Chicken Crockpot Recipes don’t get much simpler or tastier than this!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Store
Leftovers of your sweet chili chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal, making it one of the Best Meal Prep Ideas!
What To Serve With Sweet Fire Chicken
5 Ingredient Crockpot Meals like this chicken with sweet chili sauce go great with a variety of sides. Here are just a few of my favorites…
- White Rice
- Brown Rice
- Fried Rice
- Cauliflower Rice
- Chow Mein
- Teriyaki Ramen Noodles
- Crab Rangoons
- Cream Cheese Rangoons
- Egg Rolls dipped in Egg Roll Dipping Sauce
- Spring Rolls
- Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
Reviews
What your frugal friends are saying about this easy sweet chili chicken recipe…
Diana writes: “This was amazing!”
Andrea writes: “Excellent over rice and I think I would garnish with the crispy Chinese noodles.”
Brittany writes: “I served over some white rice. Came out very good, I loved it!”
Christina writes: “This was delicious. Fiancé approved… and he doesn’t really like chicken much.”
Milena writes: “Soooo yummy sweet with a spicy kick.”
Amanda writes: “This has become a staple in our home. Lots of flavor.”
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Sweet Chili Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, fresh or thawed
- 20.75 ounces Panda Express Sweet Chili Sauce, (Sweet Thai Chili Sauce can be substituted)
- 20 ounces Dole Pineapple Chunks
- ½ medium White Onion, chopped
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Pour 1/2 cup of Pineapple Juice into Crockpot (from can of pineapple chunks).
- Add chicken to crockpot, then cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. (covered)
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crockpot.
- Remove chicken, and cut up into pieces on a cutting board, then transfer back into crockpot.
- Mix together Sweet Chili Sauce, Pineapple Chunks only (drain remaining juices and toss), Peppers, and Onions, and stir well.
- Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes (covered), or until done. ENJOY!
Notes
- How To Store: Leftovers of your chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So I was wondering if this could be made on the stove. The reason why am asking is because I have a family of 8 to feed and my crockpot isn’t going to fit the amount that I need to feed 8. So I’m just wondering if there’s any other special instructions to do it on the stove?
Hi Cassandra,
You definitely can prepare this recipe using the stove top. You will want to cube the chicken before cooking, then fry in a skillet with some oil. Once the chicken is cooked through, drain the juices. In a separate pan, saute the onion and bell pepper in some oil until soft. Once both the chicken and veggies are done, combine both into one pan and add the sauce & pineapple, stirring well to combine. Then allow the complete dish to simmer for 10-15 minutes before serving.
I hope this helps ~ Heidi
My wife works out of our area sometime and spends many nights eating in restaurants. I made the Crockpot Sweet Fire Chicken on the day she came home. She loved it! It’s even easy enough to make for a man with limited cooking skills. 😉
Hahaha ~ so glad you liked it, Mike! Easy and delicious are the best kind of recipes, right? 🙂
Do you cut up the chicken into chunks for the crockpot sweet fire chicken or do you leave the breast whole?
Thanks
Hi Connie ~ after cooking for 3 hours, you’ll remove chicken, and cut up into pieces on a cutting board, then transfer back into crockpot. Then add the sauce mixture and cook for 30 more minutes, or until done. Hope that helps! 😉