Delicious Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

This slow cooker sweet and sour chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, with a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce. It pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Mix well to coat the chicken.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
3. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker, mixing well to thicken the sauce.
4. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high until the sauce is thickened.
5. Serve the sweet and sour chicken over cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!

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