On a night when the stove is the last thing you want to face, Crockpot Firecracker Chicken lets the slow cooker handle boneless, skinless chicken breasts, soy sauce, and honey. This crockpot firecracker chicken needs almost no attention, so dinner is ready whenever your day finally slows down.
Using simple ingredients like chicken, soy sauce, and a kick of sriracha, this Crockpot recipe delivers a satisfying meal that pairs well with rice or noodles.
Spicy and Tangy Crockpot Firecracker Chicken
This recipe features tender chicken cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce, making it a flavorful option for dinner. The cooking process takes about 6 hours on low heat and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Add Chicken to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve over rice or noodles.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
It is a forgiving dish that bends around your day, and the leftovers are just as good the following afternoon.
