Delicious Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

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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

  1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onion.
  2. 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.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.