Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken
This Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken is a healthier, homemade take on the takeout classic. Simply toss together chicken, pineapple, and a sweet and sour sauce, then let your slow cooker do the work. Your family will love this easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 5
Calories: 342kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be substituted. Cut chicken into 1" chunks.)
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (Do not drain. The juice will be used in sauce.)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (cut into 1" pieces)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (cut into 1" pieces)
- 1 cup yellow onion (cut into 1" pieces)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1" chunks and add to a 1 gallon freezer bag. Add cornstarch and close bag. Shake until completely coated.
- Add chicken, green pepper, red pepper, and onion to the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl add juice from pineapple chunks, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir together and pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on high for 1½ hours (or low for 3½ to 4½ hours). Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F. 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add in the pineapple chunks and recover, and finish cooking.
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg