Slow-Cooker Chinese-Inspired Sweet and Sour Chicken

This slow-cooker Chinese-inspired sweet and sour chicken is a flavorful and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made with ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and soy sauce. The sauce is thickened with cornstarch, which gives it a glossy finish. The chicken is served over rice or noodles and topped with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions.

Sweet and sour chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that is typically made with fried chicken that is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. This slow-cooker version of the dish is a healthier and easier way to enjoy this classic dish. The chicken is cooked in a slow cooker with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions, and the sauce is made with ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and soy sauce. The result is a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 240 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Top with the pineapple, bell peppers, and onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and soy sauce.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Serve over rice or noodles.

Why It Works

• The slow cooker cooks the chicken slowly and evenly, resulting in tender and juicy meat.
• The sauce is made with a combination of ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and soy sauce, which gives it a sweet, tangy, and savory flavor.
• The cornstarch thickens the sauce, giving it a glossy finish.
• The chicken is served over rice or noodles, which soaks up the delicious sauce.