Crock Pot Chicken Sweet And Sour

This Crock Pot Chicken Sweet And Sour is a tangy and colorful recipe, which includes pineapple chunks and bell peppers. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Chicken Sweet And Sour Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces (or use thighs)
• 1 can pineapple chunks (398ml)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

How To Make Crock Pot Chicken Sweet And Sour

1. Add main ingredients: Place chicken, pineapple chunks, and diced bell peppers into a 2.5 to 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Mix and pour sauce: In a bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, corn starch, garlic, and ginger. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
3. Cook the mixture: Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5–2 hours until chicken is cooked through.
4. Thicken if needed: If the sauce is too thin, stir together 1–2 tablespoons of additional corn starch with water and mix into the slow cooker.
5. Serve: Spoon over cooked rice or noodles and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
  Yes, thighs stay juicy and are perfect for slow cooking.
• How to make the sauce thicker:
  Mix extra corn starch with water and stir into the sauce until desired thickness is reached.
• Can I add more vegetables?
  Yes, try adding chopped onions, snap peas, or baby corn.
• What type of vinegar works best?
  White vinegar is classic, but rice vinegar adds a nice twist.
• How to make it less sweet:
  Reduce the sugar slightly or use pineapple in juice instead of syrup.

What To Serve With Chicken Sweet And Sour

This dish is best over a bed of rice or noodles and pairs well with:

• Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
• Chow mein or lo mein noodles
• Stir-fried veggies
• Egg rolls or dumplings

How To Store Chicken Sweet And Sour

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Cool completely and freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

Chicken Sweet And Sour Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 363 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 67g
• Protein: 17g
• Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 48mg
• Sodium: 608mg
• Potassium: 547mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 60g
• Calcium: 27mg
• Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I prep this the night before?
Yes, combine all ingredients and store in the fridge overnight. Cook the next day.

Is there a low-sugar version?
Try using less sugar or substituting with honey or maple syrup.

Can I use fresh pineapple?
Yes, fresh pineapple chunks work great. Adjust sweetness to taste.

Does this work well as leftovers?
Absolutely—flavors deepen and it reheats well.

Can I cook this on the stovetop instead?
Yes, simmer everything in a large pan until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickens.

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• Crock Pot Chicken Ramen