Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in 100% juice, undrained
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/3 cup honey
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1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
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Cooked rice
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Sliced green onions
# Instructions:
01 -
Arrange chicken breast pieces, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and pineapple chunks with juice in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, honey, apple cider vinegar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and ground ginger until fully smooth.
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Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, stirring gently halfway through, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
# Notes:
01 -
For optimal texture, avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently during cooking.