Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken
Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken is a takeout-inspired favorite made easy. Tender chicken chunks slow-cooked in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce with bell peppers and pineapple create a colorful and comforting dish. Serve it over rice for a no-fuss meal that’s both kid-friendly and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, juice reserved)
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Place the chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks in the crockpot.
In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and ¼ cup of reserved pineapple juice. Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the crockpot and stir to coat evenly.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
During the last 20 minutes of cooking, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Let it finish cooking uncovered if possible to allow the sauce to reduce slightly.
Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, brown the chicken in a skillet before placing it in the crockpot. You can also include onion chunks or switch out peppers for carrots or snap peas. Leftovers reheat well and make great meal-prep options.
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