Slow Cooker Sweet Sour Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Classic sweet and sour chicken, slow cooked with just four ingredients for a quick, flavorful family dinner.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Ingredients
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680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
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473 ml sweet and sour sauce
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567 g pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
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1 bell pepper, diced
# How to Prepare:
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Arrange chicken breast pieces evenly in the base of the slow cooker.
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Pour sweet and sour sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
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Top with pineapple chunks and diced bell pepper.
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Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and flavours have melded.
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If a thicker sauce is desired, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch with reserved pineapple juice to create a slurry; stir into slow cooker 1 hour before the end of cooking.
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Stir gently before plating, taking care not to break apart chicken pieces.
# Extra Tips:
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Add extra vegetables in the last hour, such as carrots or snow peas, for more variety.
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For a spicier flavour, incorporate red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
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Use reduced-sugar sweet and sour sauce or homemade alternatives to lower sugar content.
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For best chicken texture, keep the slow cooker lid closed during cooking.
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This preparation freezes well, making it an excellent meal prep option.