Best 8 Caras Sweet And Sour Crock Pot Chicken Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and hassle-free meal that combines the tangy sweetness of a classic sauce with the tender and juicy texture of chicken? Look no further than the "Caras Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Chicken" recipe. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors, effortlessly prepared in your crock pot, allowing you to savor a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving seconds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARA'S SWEET AND SOUR CROCK POT CHICKEN



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My friend Cara shared this family recipe with me - it's been a favorite on their table for years, and often requested. :) Prep time includes chilling.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6 -8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten well
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup sugar (or temperature-stable substitute such as granular Splenda *)
1/2 cup rice or 1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 dash salt
3 -4 tablespoons catsup, to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Trim the chicken of fat and gristle, then cut the breasts or thighs into thirds.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken pieces with garlic salt; place into container and let stand in the fridge for an hour.
  • Preheat your crock pot on low.
  • Take the chicken from the fridge; put cornstarch and beaten eggs in separate shallow pans or dishes.
  • Dredge the chicken pieces in the corn starch, then the egg.
  • In a large skillet over medium temperature, heat the oil; slowly cook the dredged chicken pieces, frying to a golden brown on both sides, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and place in the crock pot.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar (or sugar substitute*), vinegar, chicken stock, salt, catsup, and soy sauce; simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and ingredients have incorporated well.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours, then serve with rice and enjoy!
  • *Note:if you use granular Splenda or Splenda Sugar Blend, you might want to use a bit less than 1/4 cup, then prepare the sauce to taste to make sure that it comes to the sweetness you prefer.
  • Julie notes: I'd make some slight additions to the sauce, such as about a 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and some chopped scallions; also, if you use chicken broth instead of stock, use unsalted broth then season with salt and/or soy sauce to taste.

SWEET AND SOUR CROCK POT CHICKEN



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large white onion, cut into small wedges
4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained, reserve juice
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed (or white sugar)
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or 1 teaspoon chicken soup base
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Layer first 5 ingredients in crock pot in order given.
  • Combine sugar and cornstarch together; stir in reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over layered ingredients in crock pot.
  • Cook on LOW in crock pot for 8 hours.
  • Stir gently to combine ingredients.
  • If sauce is too thin, heat on high until thickened.
  • Serve over rice, if desired.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Delight family members by serving them sweet and sour chicken packed with vegetables with addition of pineapple chunks - a hearty slow-cooked dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
1 cup baby-cut carrots, cut in half
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Hot cooked rice or chow mein noodles, if desired

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple chunks in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • Place carrots, onion, garlic and gingerroot in 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink.
  • During last 30 minutes, add pineapple and bell peppers. Increase to high heat setting. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

SWEET AND SOUR CROCK POT CHICKEN



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I love this recipe because of the ease of one pot cooking. I use my 5 quart Rival Slow Cooker for this recipe.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large carrot, cut in half and in bite size chunks
1 green pepper, cut into cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
5 chicken breasts, bone
8 ounces canned pineapple tidbits
1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed firm
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granule
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon dried cilantro or 10 cilantro leaves
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Put vegetables in bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle the quick cooking tapioca over the vegetables.
  • Place chicken on top.
  • Combine all other ingredients except cooked rice into a small mixing bowl; blend well. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Before serving, make rice. Serve Sweet and Sour Chicken over cooked rice.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.

CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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I couldn't find a recipe that called for ingredients that I had in the house so made up this recipe and it turned out, I think, good enough to post, It is an easy straight forward recipe that takes very little effort to put together. If you want it spicier just add some chili flakes or an extra Jalapeno pepper.. The Jalapeno I have in the recipe just gives some flavor not heat. You may substitute a can of pineapple chunks for the fresh. Mushrooms may be whole or sliced

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 7h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
1 large sweet green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (284 ml) can mushrooms, with fluid
2 cups fresh pineapple, in 1-inch chunks can
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped finely
1 (284 ml) can tomato soup
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 broiler-fryer chicken, skinned, cut into serving size pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • In the bottom of your crock pot put the onions, Sweet Pepper, Celery, Mushrooms with their liquid, Pineapple, and Jalapenos.
  • Place the skinned chicken pieces on top.
  • Mix together the soup, Ketchup, Brown Sugar, Vinegar, Garlic, ginger and Teriaki sauce.
  • Mix well and pour it over the chicken.
  • Turn Crock Pot on low and cook for 6 hours.
  • Mix the corn starch with 1/2 cup cold water, mix well and stir it into the sauce in the crock pot, continue cooking for 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.2, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 1609.8, Carbohydrate 71.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 51.8, Protein 47.6

CROCK POT SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN



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This is a great Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe made with jarred sweet & sour sauce. Prep time is minimal and clean up a lot quicker!

Provided by Lacy5843

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 7h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium carrots, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 chicken breasts, cut lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce
16 1/2 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In slow cooker, place carrots, celery, green pepper and onion. Top with chicken breasts. Sprinkle with salt. Pour sweet-sour sauce and pineapple chunks over all. Cover. Cook on low 7 to 8 hours or high 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken, keeping it warm. Blend cornstarch and water, stir into juices in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cover; cook on high 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened. Season to taste and serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 441.7, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 23.9, Protein 16.3

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN THIGHS



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This family-friendly dinner is just as good as takeout but made really easily in your slow cooker. We like to serve it with rice.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger together in a small bowl. Toss chicken thighs in cornstarch mixture until they are evenly coated.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the skillet until browned on all sides, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Drain juice from the can of pineapple chunks into a measuring cup. You should have approximately 3/4 cup to 1 cup of juice.
  • Mix 1/2 cup pineapple juice, chicken stock, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together in a slow cooker. Add browned chicken pieces and stir to coat chicken with the sauce. Cook on Low for 3 1/2 hours.
  • Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Stir cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Increase the slow cooker heat to High and add pineapple chunks and chopped red bell pepper.
  • Cook on High until the sauce is bubbly and thickened and bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 428 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN



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I use my slow-cooker to fix this stir-fry like supper. Adding the onions, pineapple and snow peas later in the process keeps them from becoming over-cooked. -Dorothy Hess, Hartwell, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow peas
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, water chestnuts, carrots, soy sauce and pineapple juice. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until chicken juices run clear., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sweet-and-sour sauce, water and ginger until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Add onions and reserved pineapple; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will help the chicken cook evenly and quickly.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. This will help the chicken cook evenly and make it easier to eat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender. Overcooking will make the chicken dry and tough.
  • Serve over rice or noodles. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Cara's Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Chicken is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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