This comforting Sweet ‘N Sour Chicken is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. Tender chicken pieces braise slowly in a vibrant sauce made from pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and vinegar, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The addition of carrots, green peppers, and onions provides a hearty vegetable component that absorbs the delicious sauce. Thickened slightly with tapioca, this dish comes together with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying family dinner that tastes like it took hours of preparation.
Sweet ‘N Sour Chicken
Description
This comforting Sweet 'N Sour Chicken is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. Tender chicken pieces braise slowly in a vibrant sauce made from pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and vinegar, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The addition of carrots, green peppers, and onions provides a hearty vegetable component that absorbs the delicious sauce. Thickened slightly with tapioca, this dish comes together with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying family dinner that tastes like it took hours of preparation.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the carrots, green pepper, and onion wedges into the bottom of a slow cooker.
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Sprinkle the quick-cooking tapioca evenly over the vegetables.
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Arrange the skinned chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
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In a small bowl, combine the undrained frozen pineapple chunks, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, chicken bouillon granules, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
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Pour the pineapple sauce mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Serve the chicken and vegetables hot over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 865.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 41.1g64%
- Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
- Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
- Sodium 343.3mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.5g5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
- Sugars 5.9g
- Protein 93.2g187%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cooking on high.
You can use fresh pineapple instead of frozen, but frozen works well for this slow-cooked method and helps keep the fruit soft.
To make this dish gluten-free, ensure you use a certified gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
