Treat your tastebuds with this yummy Crockpot sweet and sour chicken. So simple and easy to make, it’s bursting with flavor!
Slow Cooker Sweet Sour Chicken Recipes
I just know you are going to adore this homemade Chinese classic. Made in the Crockpot, this sweet and sour chicken recipe is so effortless to make. Set it to go earlier in the day and you’ll have one delicious dinner waiting for you.
Do yourself a favor and skip the takeout this week and make this instead, you will not be disappointed!
Be sure to try my Orange Chicken and Crockpot Chicken Fried Rice too!
Why You’ll Love this Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe:
- Easy: This is a great dump and go recipe, just pop in the chicken, veggies and sauce and let the slow cooker do it’s thing!
- Kid-friendly: This is a great family meal that everyone will love!
- One pot: Because everything is all cooked in the Crockpot, clean up is a breeze.
How to make Crockpot sweet and sour chicken
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Place the chicken and veggies in the slow cooker and pour over the sauce.
- Cook on low.
- Remove the chicken and shred it.
- Add the pineapple and juice to the crockpot along with the shredded chicken.
- Stir to combine and serve.
Can you make this with thighs?
You can make this recipe with chicken thighs or breasts. If using breasts, I like to add them whole and then shred them, but if using chicken thighs I prefer to add them cut into chunks. Both ways work great!
Can you make it ahead of time?
Once you have made your sweet and sour chicken, you can keep it on the warm setting in your Crockpot for up to 2 hours until you are ready to serve. Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop.
What do you serve it with?
This Crockpot sweet and sour chicken is a great weeknight meal, and is ther perfect alternative to your favorite takeout. I like to serve it with white rice, some sesame seeds and some sliced green onion. It’s also good to serve with egg noodles.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Use an instant read thermometer to check that your chicken is fully cooked. It should register at 165F.
- If you like things spicy, you can add in a couple of fresh red chili peppers, or more sriracha sauce.
This Crockpot sweet and sour chicken is so delicious. Bursting with fresh and tangy flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
More Crockpot Recipes
- Crockpot Chicken Parmesan
- Crockpot Shredded Chicken Breast
- Crockpot Chicken Marsala
- Crockpot Enchilada Soup
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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 Tablespoons Siracha sauce
- 4 chicken breasts cut into
- 3 medium carrots sliced
- 2 red bell peppers cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 green bell peppers cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 large white onion cut into bite sized pieces
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks, with liquid.
Optional:
- Rice
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, and ginger paste. Set aside.
- Place chicken, carrots, bell peppers, and onion into the slow cooker.
- Pour sauce mixture over chicken and vegetables.
- Place the lid and set slow cooker on Low for 3 hours.
- Once chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F, remove from slow cooker onto a plate to shred. Set aside.
- Add pineapple and juice to the crockpot.
- Add shredded chicken back into the slow cooker then stir to combine.
- Serve over white rice and top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Use an instant read thermometer to check that your chicken is fully cooked. It should register at 165F.
- If you like things spicy, you can add in a couple of fresh red chili peppers, or more sriracha sauce.
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