Description
A delicious and easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a tangy and sweet sauce with bell peppers and pineapple. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken chunks in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Top with pineapple chunks and chopped bell peppers.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a more natural sweetness.
- Can be made with chicken thighs for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
