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Sweet ‘N Sour Chicken

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This classic American-style Sweet 'N Sour Chicken is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces simmer slowly until they fall apart, soaking up a vibrant sauce made from sweet brown sugar, tangy red wine vinegar, and juicy frozen pineapple-orange blend. The dish is brightened with crunchy carrots, bell peppers, and onion wedges, creating a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. It's an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Description
This classic American-style Sweet 'N Sour Chicken is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces simmer slowly until they fall apart, soaking up a vibrant sauce made from sweet brown sugar, tangy red wine vinegar, and juicy frozen pineapple-orange blend. The dish is brightened with crunchy carrots, bell peppers, and onion wedges, creating a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. It's an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort.
Directions
  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine the thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate, catsup, and lemon juice to make the sauce base.
  2. 2
    Pour about half of the sauce mixture into the bottom of a crockpot.
  3. 3
    Stir the quick-cooking tapioca into the sauce in the cooker.
  4. 4
    Place the cinnamon stick, allspice berries, and cloves into a piece of cheesecloth and tie it securely to create a spice bag.
  5. 5
    Add the spice bag to the cooker.
  6. 6
    Place the frozen chicken pieces into the crockpot.
  7. 7
    Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken.
  8. 8
    Cover the crockpot and cook on the low-heat setting for 10-12 hours, or on the high-heat setting for 4 1/2-5 1/2 hours.
  9. 9
    Discard the spice bag before serving.
  10. 10
    Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving platter.
  11. 11
    Skim any excess fat from the sauce.
  12. 12
    Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve with hot cooked couscous.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12gg19%
Saturated Fat 4gg20%
Cholesterol 150mgmg50%
Sodium 450mgmg19%
Total Carbohydrate 25gg9%
Dietary Fiber 2gg8%
Sugars 18gg
Protein 35gg70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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