Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken

Slow cooker firecracker chicken is a bold takeout replica, with very little effort and all the same taste! Spicy, sweet, and savory - try this incredible combination of flavors over your favorite veggies, rice, or noodles.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4 45

Total Time 4 55

Servings servings

Calories 177kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup hot sauce like Frank's
8 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water whisked together
1/4 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Place the cubed chicken into the slow cooker.
Whisk together broth, hot sauce, tomato sauce, sugar, pepper flakes, and cornstarch slurry.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
In the last 30-45 minutes of cooking, add the heavy cream to the slow cooker to thicken the sauce and allow it to fully heat through.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days; only freeze the chicken without added cream or pasta to preserve the texture of the dish.
Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring in increments, and adding a splash of broth or cream if needed.
Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
Adjust the spice with extra red pepper flakes or a few dashes of sriracha sauce. Reduce the spice with less hot sauce and extra cream or tomato sauce.

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