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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

This slow cooker sweet and sour chicken is tangy, sticky, and perfectly balanced—just like takeout, but easier.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: slow cooker sweet and sour chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Julia Pacheco

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper cubed
  • 1 green bell pepper cubed
  • 1 yellow onion cubed
  • 1-2 cups Cooked white rice (for serving at the end)
  • 10 oz canned pineapple chunks (reserve 1/2 cup of the juice)

Instructions

  • Make the sauce first. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and apple cider vinegar until combined.
  • Add the minced garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ½ cup of the reserved pineapple juice. Whisk the sauce well.
  • Add the chicken, bell peppers, pineapple, and onion to the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the top and stir well.
  • Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the sweet and sour chicken over cooked rice with lots of the sauce over the top.

Notes

  • Reserve ½ cup of the pineapple juice before adding the pineapple chunks.
  • Add the pineapple chunks to the slow cooker with the chicken, bell peppers, onion, and sauce.
  • Whisk the sauce well before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Serve over cooked white rice with plenty of sauce.
  • Store leftovers separately from rice for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 1231IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg