Slow-Cooked Sweet and Sour Chicken
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow-Cooked Sweet and Sour Chicken that combines tender chicken with a tangy and flavorful sauce.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 onion chopped
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vinegar white or apple cider
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For Serving
- cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken thighs, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on high until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the sweet and sour chicken over cooked rice, garnished with additional pineapple or bell pepper if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes. This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26g
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