Best 8 Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Cooking a delectable and flavorsome meal can be a delightful experience. If you're looking for an effortless yet delicious dish, then slow cooker sweet and sour chicken thighs are definitely worth exploring. This enticing dish offers a perfect harmony of flavors, combining the tangy sweetness of the sauce with the succulent texture of the chicken thighs. Whether you prefer a milder or a more robust sauce, this recipe allows you to customize the flavors to your preference. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this lip-smacking dish that is sure to please palates of all ages.

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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 RECIPE



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This incredible slow cooker sweet and sour chicken will be a huge hit if you are a huge fan of the traditional version of this dish.

Provided by Gus

Categories     dinner

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g (1.1 lb) chicken thigh, cubed
440 g (15.5 oz) can pineapple Pieces with unsweetened juice (Do not drain)
1 onion, quartered
1 carrot, peeled & sliced
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
½ tsp ginger, chopped
3 Tbsp brown sugar
4 Tbsp ketchup
2 Tbsp soy sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, add the chicken, pineapple, onion, carrot, red bell pepper, ginger, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until combined.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Once well combined, pour into the slow cooker and mix well.
  • Cook on high for a further 15 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve & Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 359.0 g, Calories 383.0 kcal, Fat 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Sugar 24.4 g, Protein 38.3 g

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 CHICKEN THIGHS



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These marinated and baked sweet and sour chicken thighs make a delicious main dish that everyone will enjoy.

Provided by andsha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup pineapple juice, or more to taste
⅓ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
¼ cup brown sugar, or more to taste
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix pineapple juice, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic together in a small bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting. Put remaining marinade in a resealable plastic bag with the chicken thighs; seal the bag. Turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 8 hours or overnight. Flip the bag once halfway through if possible.
  • Drain chicken, discarding used marinade.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Flip and continue to bake and baste until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 321.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CROCK POT SWEET-SOUR CHICKEN



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

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in bite size pieces) or 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (cut in bite size pieces)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, water, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in slow cooker; whisk together well.
  • Add chicken pieces and stir.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Combine cornstarch and second amount of water in a small bowl; stir into slow cooker when above times have been reached.
  • Cook on High, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.
  • For faster cooking, pour into saucepan and heat on stove, stirring often, until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.1, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 470.2, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 54.8, Protein 39.9

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.

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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This is a healthier and hearty version of this dish. It cooks all day for you and is great on those busy nights.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Stew

Time 7h12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks in syrup, drained and liquid reserved
1 (14 ounce) can low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1/4 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar or 1 1/2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. combine pineapple syrup, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and soy sauce in small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high heat for 1 hour.
  • Add pineapple chunks, onion, bell pepper; cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Add mixture to slow cooker and stir to mix. Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 196, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 25

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN



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Have sweet-and-sour chicken ready and waiting for you when you get home! Ditch the take-out menu for our Healthy Living Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Chicken.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1 red pepper, cut into strips
3 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Place onions, carrots and celery in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with chicken.
  • Mix sugar, dressing, soy sauce and ginger until blended; pour over chicken. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours, increasing heat to HIGH for the last 30 min.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Mix reserved juice with cornstarch. Add to slow cooker along with the pineapple and peppers; stir. Cook, covered, 30 min. or until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

Tips:

  • Prep the chicken: Before cooking, ensure the chicken thighs are boneless and skinless. If not, remove the bones and skin yourself or ask your butcher to do it for you.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, and carrots add a burst of flavor and color to the dish. If possible, use ingredients that are in season for the best taste.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it a great option for meal prepping or when you're short on time.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken thighs can become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook them just until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Sweet and sour chicken is traditionally served over rice, but it can also be paired with noodles, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker sweet and sour chicken thighs recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic takeout dish at home. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly sweet, sour, and tangy. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will love.

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