Description
A vibrant and comforting slow-cooked sweet and sour chicken dish, featuring tender chicken thighs, juicy pineapple, and bell peppers, all melded together in a delightful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar (rice vinegar or white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, layer the chicken thighs, pineapple chunks, sliced bell peppers, and onion.
- Mix in the Sauces: Pour in the soy sauce, followed by sugar and vinegar. Sprinkle in garlic and ginger. Stir gently to combine all ingredients harmoniously.
- Cook it Up: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Mix cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Final Seasoning: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Dish out over a bed of fluffy rice or tender noodles.
Notes
You can prepare everything a day in advance. If you’re in a time crunch, try making this in an Instant Pot for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet and sour chicken, slow cooker, chicken recipes