Description
Crock Pot Bang Bang Chicken is a flavorful, creamy, and mildly spicy dish that combines tender shredded chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce. The slow cooker does all the work, infusing the chicken with incredible flavor while keeping it juicy and tender. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing dinner. Served over rice or in wraps, it’s a versatile meal that can be tailored to your preferences. With its tangy and sweet bang bang sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Ingredient Highlights
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are ideal for this dish. The slow cooking method ensures the chicken becomes fall-apart tender and full of flavor.
- Mayonnaise: This is the base of the creamy bang bang sauce. It gives the sauce its smooth and rich texture.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: Provides sweetness and a hint of heat to the sauce, making it the perfect balance for the creamy mayo.
- Sriracha: Adds heat to the dish. You can adjust the amount depending on how spicy you like your food.
- Rice Vinegar: Adds a touch of acidity that helps balance the sweetness of the sauce.
- Honey: Adds sweetness and enhances the flavor profile of the sauce.
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken and Sauce:
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of your Crock Pot.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken in the Crock Pot, making sure the chicken is well-coated.
Cook and Shred the Chicken:
- Cook: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the Crock Pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stir to coat it in the sauce.
Serve:
- Serve: Spoon the chicken over cooked rice or serve in lettuce wraps, tacos, or as a filling for sandwiches. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Optional: Serve with extra sriracha or sweet chili sauce for additional heat and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
Nutrition
- Calories: 300-350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 30g