Name: Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 pound boneless skinless white chicken meat, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/8 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained; Crockpot; Crockpot liners; Crockpot carrier

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Ditch the takeout tonight and try our Crockpot Sweet And Sour Chicken, which we swear we'll be better than what'll come in a styrofoam box! Paired with a bed of white rice and a bit of ginger paste, this Chinese takeout-inspired Crockpot Sweet And Sour Chicken dish will surely be a treat to eat!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
IS ORANGE CHICKEN THE SAME AS SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN?
WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF PINEAPPLE IN SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN?
HOW LONG IS SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN GOOD FOR?
CAN I FREEZE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN?
ADDITIONAL RECIPES TO TRY

Sweet and sour chicken is a weakness!

Served with quinoa or sometimes our Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers, this dish doesn't stand a chance after placing it in front of my crew. Slow-cooked to perfection, Crockpot Sweet And Sour Chicken is a must-try if you are a fan of Chinese cuisine.

Now don't get me wrong, we love nights without having to load the dishwasher and rinse off plates.

Days where the only thing you want to fight over is which Netflix show to binge tonight.

Trust me I get it, which is why this is the perfect chill-out meal to sink your teeth into.

But just don't take our word for it- try it for yourself!

And should this recipe turn out to be a hit at your home too, then you'll probably enjoy this Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole as well.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Freezable
Refrigerator safe for up to 4 days
Can be served as main course or appetizer

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Chicken
Peppers
Onion
Sugar
Orange Juice
Cornstarch
Apple Cider Vinegar
Soy Sauce
Pineapple
Ginger Paste

HOW TO MAKE

Take all your ingredients and dump them right in the crockpot.
Give the mixture a good stir and then cook as directed in the printable recipe card below.
Give the mixture a good stir and then cook as directed in the printable recipe card below.
Once done, stir once more, and serve up!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

Rice - white, brown, or even Jasmine rice
Quinoa
Cauliflower Rice
Rice Noodles
Or eat alone!

IS ORANGE CHICKEN THE SAME AS SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN?

Orange chicken and sweet and sour are similar but there is a difference. Orange chicken has an orange flavor, as it uses citrus to flavor.

Whereas sweet and sour uses pineapple, soy sauce, and other ingredients for a sweet and savory take.

WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF PINEAPPLE IN SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN?

If you would like go right ahead and leave the pineapple out of the sweet and sour slow cooker recipe. It adds some sweetness but is not a must make.

You can add just some pineapple juice to help give some sweetness without needing the chunks of pineapple.

HOW LONG IS SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN GOOD FOR?

3-4 days is what you can expect on terms of being stored in the refrigerator. Make sure it is in an airtight container so it doesn't take on other flavors of the foods in your refrigerator.

CAN I FREEZE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN?

Transfer your chicken and sauce mixture into a freezer bag or airtight freezer container. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Then thaw in the fridge until it is fully thawed. Reheat in the microwave or on low heat on the stove.

Don't heat on the stove too high of heat or it can burn the sauce. Since it is a sugary mixture it will burn easy, so stir often.

ADDITIONAL RECIPES TO TRY

Let me know how you enjoy this Chinese sweet and sour chicken with pineapple. It is the perfect dish for any night of the week. And even picky eaters will want one more scoop of this Chinese chicken!

Yield: 6 servings