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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken

Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken That Feels Like Takeout Night

Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken is a family-friendly dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, delivering delicious takeout flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Chicken thighs can be used for richer flavor.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Any mild bell pepper is a substitute.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Mix in other veggies like zucchini for added nutrients.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks (in juice) Fresh pineapple can be used.
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar White or rice vinegar can be substitutes.
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce Coconut aminos are gluten-free/dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Can be replaced with tomato puree.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic works beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger is a flavorful swap.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to suit your taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to suit your taste.
For Serving
  • 4 servings Rice Any cooked grain will do.
  • 2 stalks Sliced Green Onions Cilantro can be used for a different flavor.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and slice both red and green bell peppers. Place the chicken and vegetables directly into your slow cooker.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch, honey, apple cider vinegar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and ground ginger until smooth.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker and stir gently to coat.
  4. Cover the crockpot and set to cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours.
  5. Once cooking time is complete, stir the mixture and taste to see if more salt or pepper is needed.
  6. Scoop out portions of sweet and sour chicken over rice and garnish with sliced green onions prior to serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins for variety.

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