Best 7 Sweet Sour Chicken Crockpot Recipes

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Unleash your culinary creativity and tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of a classic Chinese dish - sweet and sour chicken - all prepared in the convenience of your crockpot. This article will guide you through the process of creating an unforgettable sweet and sour chicken dish using the slow-cooking magic of a crockpot. We'll introduce you to a symphony of flavors, combining the tanginess of vinegar, the sweetness of sugar, and the aromatic blend of spices. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

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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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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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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

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 WITH PINEAPPLE



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A flavorful sweet and sour chicken dish with yummy pineapple!

Provided by pomluv

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Slow Cooker     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs
1 cup dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tablespoon ground ginger
2 cups pineapple chunks
1 medium white onion, cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 (8 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in hot oil, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
  • While chicken is cooking, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger together in a small bowl.
  • Transfer chicken to the bottom of a slow cooker. Place pineapple and onion on top of the chicken. Pour sauce over top.
  • Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Add it to the slow cooker, stir, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Add snap peas and chicken and cook until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 448.2 mg, Sugar 57.2 g

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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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:

  • To save time, use frozen chicken breasts or thighs. Just add an extra 30 minutes to the cooking time.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add it to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, or vegetables. You can also add other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli.
  • For a healthier version, use low-sodium soy sauce and brown sugar. You can also use chicken breasts instead of thighs.

Conclusion:

This easy crockpot sweet and sour chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served over rice, noodles, or vegetables. It's a great meal for busy weeknights or for entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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