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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)

Vegetables

  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper (cut into larger pieces)
  • 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper (cut into larger pieces)
  • 1 small red onion red onion (cut into chunks)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

Instructions 

  • Mix chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in slow cooker, add chicken and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  • Combine pineapple juice, vinegar, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to make sauce.
  • Add chopped vegetables and pineapple to slow cooker, pour sauce over, and cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken beforehand or add crushed red pepper for spice.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken