Description
A comforting and easy-to-make sweet and sour chicken recipe cooked slowly in a crockpot, perfect for busy families. Tender chicken breasts simmered with pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onions in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 pounds of chicken breast
Vegetables & Fruit
- 1 cup of pineapple chunks
- 1 cup of bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup of onion, sliced
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1 cup of sweet and sour sauce
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the crockpot to create a solid base for cooking.
- Add Vegetables and Fruit: Layer the pineapple chunks, sliced bell peppers, and onions on top of the chicken for balanced flavor and texture.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic to form a flavorful marinade.
- Pour Sauce Over Ingredients: Evenly pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring all ingredients are coated well.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Serve: Scoop the cooked sweet and sour chicken mixture over rice or noodles for a complete hearty meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh pineapple chunks, but canned pineapple works fine as well.
- Adjust cooking time according to your crockpot’s performance; slower cooking yields more tender results.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for added crunch.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with steamed rice or your choice of noodles to make it a full meal.
