This slow cooker sweet and sour chicken with pineapple is a flavorful and easy dish to make for a weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, tangy sauce, and juicy pineapple creates a perfect balance of flavors that the whole family will love. This dish is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Cooked rice, for serving
Directions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onion.
- In a bowl, mix together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger powder. Pour over chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the sweet and sour chicken over cooked rice and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Sweet and sour chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that has been adapted to suit American tastes.
Cooking the chicken in a slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together and creates a tender and juicy texture.