Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken

Easy Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken

I've always enjoyed sweet and sour chicken from Chinese restaurants, but sometimes it's too greasy and pricey. This crock pot sweet and sour chicken recipe is a fantastic alternative! It's cheaper, healthier, and just as tasty without the excess grease. Plus, it's made in a slow cooker.

With this sweet-and-sour chicken recipe, you can prepare everything in the morning, so dinner is ready when you come home from work. Coat the chicken in cornstarch, add it to the slow cooker with peppers and onions, pour the sauce, and let it cook all day. Dinner is served when you're ready to eat this easy crock pot chicken recipe!

Why You'll Love This Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken

The sweet and sour flavor of this classic Asian dish is so much easier to make in the crock pot, so it has that going for it immediately. It's also a great recipe to make for dinners or potlucks. There really is a lot to love about this recipe.

• Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses simple ingredients to deliver its complex flavor.
• Easy: Add everything to the slow cooker and just wait for it to finish.
• Healthy: This recipe is loaded with lean protein, vegetables, and fruit.
• Great for Any Occasion: Serve this for dinner or bring a batch to your next party.
• Meal Prep Friendly: Make a double batch and freeze it for later.

Ingredients

Below, you'll find all the ingredients to make this easy sweet-and-sour chicken recipe. While the ingredients are listed here, their exact amounts are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: Chicken breast is the classic protein for this recipe, but you can use thighs if you prefer.
• Pineapple Chunks, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Yellow Onion, and Garlic: This combination of fruit and vegetables adds a mix of sweet and tangy flavor and a mix of textures to the sweet and sour chicken. The juice of the undrained pineapple also adds signature sweetness and flavor to the sweet and sour sauce.
• Brown Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, and Soy Sauce: This combination of ingredients creates the sweet and tangy flavor of the sauce.
• Cornstarch: Cornstarch transforms the liquid into a thick, rich sauce that coats the chicken, vegetables, and rice.

How To Make Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken

This is an easy recipe that only requires a few minutes of prep. After that, the crock pot does all the work. It's a great meal for busy days. Here's how you make it:

1. Prep the Chicken: Cut it into chunks, add it to a large freezer bag with cornstarch, and shake to coat.
2. Add the Chicken and Veggies to the Slow Cooker: Add the chicken, pineapple chunks, and vegetables to the slow cooker.
3. Make the Sauce: Combine the pineapple juice and remaining ingredients in a bowl.
4. Cook Until Tender: Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Sweet and Sour Chicken Calories

Each portion of sweet and sour chicken contains 342 calories (excluding rice or noodles), and this recipe yields five servings, ideal for meal preparation or sharing with others.

What To Serve With Sweet and Sour Chicken

Crockpot sweet and sour chicken is a beloved homemade version of a popular takeout meal. I like to pair it with Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken, Slow Cooker Orange Chicken, or Crock Pot Korean Beef. As for sides, you have plenty of options to choose from based on your tastes and what ingredients you already have. Here are some of my favorites to try.:

• Rice: is the most common side dish for sweet and sour chicken. For a lower-carb option, you can use white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
• Noodles: Chow mein, lo mein, or even ramen noodles are great choices. For a healthier option, try soba, udon, or whole-wheat noodles.
• Egg rolls: These yummy appetizers are a great addition to this easy dinner. You can find them frozen in the grocery store or make your own at home.
• Stir-fried vegetables: For a healthy and flavorful side dish that's easy to customize with your favorite vegetables. Broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and bell peppers are all excellent options.
• Spring rolls: They are similar to egg rolls but are wrapped in rice paper and usually not fried.
• Wontons: These yummy appetizers are small dumplings that are filled with meat, crab, cream cheese, or vegetables. They can be served steamed or fried.

No matter what you choose to serve with your sweet and sour chicken, you're sure to have a delicious dinner that your family will ask for over and over.

Storage

Refrigerate this sweet and sour chicken as soon as it cools off a bit. Immediate refrigeration keeps the flavors fresh and ensures the chicken lasts for as long as possible.

To reheat the chicken, defrost it if it's frozen. Then, place it in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until heated through.

Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to three days.

Freezer: Store in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months.

More Homemade Chinese Food Recipes

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