{"id":26224,"date":"2020-07-23T08:41:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T13:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/?p=26224"},"modified":"2020-09-11T19:33:42","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T00:33:42","slug":"crock-pot-spicy-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/crock-pot-spicy-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Crock Pot Spicy Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is there anything better than Spicy Crock Pot Chicken? This simple recipe for making the best spicy chicken in the slow cooker comes together beautifully and can be used as the base of so many other recipes.<\/p>\n

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Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Recipe<\/h2>\n

Whether you love cooking in the crock pot because it is easy or because it gives the chicken amazing flavor, this spicy crock pot chicken is sure to become a favorite recipe. Use this shredded chicken to make spicy chicken enchiladas or spicy chicken flautas (which will be posted soon) or use it for other simple dishes like chicken quesadillas or chicken tacos.<\/p>\n

What is the Easiest Way to Shred Chicken<\/h3>\n

There are a lot of easy way to shred chicken. One of the tried and true methods is to pull it apart using a fork in each hand. But the easiest way I have ever done to shred chicken, is to take the cooked chicken and place it in a mixing bowl. This is best with a stand mixer but a hand mixer will work too. Use the paddle attachment if possible and mix the chicken. This will shred the chicken effortlessly. No more pulling, ripping and trying not to burn your fingers.<\/p>\n

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How to Store Leftover Crock Pot Spicy Chicken<\/h3>\n

Since there are so many ways to use this chicken, I like to make a large batch of it. We can easily eat it all week long just by changing up what we do with it.<\/p>\n

Make sure that the chicken is cooled completely and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. You will want to make sure to keep in the refrigerator when you are not serving it.<\/p>\n

Can This Spicy Chicken Be Frozen<\/h3>\n

Another option for this Spicy Chicken is to keep it in the freezer. When you make a large batch, after it has cooled and been shredded, divide it into smaller servings. This is great for making small lunch size portions or portions that are perfect for dinner. Since each portion goes into its own bag, it is easy to bring out only what you need and there is no food waste.<\/p>\n

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How Can I Adjust the Heat in this Spicy Chicken<\/h3>\n

While some family members might love the chicken very spicy, it might not be something everyone loves. If you need to tone down the amount of heat in this recipe, you can change a few things to make sure it isn’t too hot.<\/p>\n