Description
This dish is a beautiful balance of tangy and sweet, with tender chicken and juicy pineapple in every bite. It reminds me of takeout nights—only this version is homemade, healthier, and even more delicious. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy all the flavor with none of the fuss.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
¼ cup cornstarch
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground ginger
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooked rice and green onions, for serving
Instructions
Toss the Chicken: In a bowl, coat chicken pieces with cornstarch, then add to slow cooker.
Add Veggies & Pineapple: Top chicken with bell peppers and pineapple (with juice).
Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk honey, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve: Spoon over rice and top with green onions.
Notes
Bright, tangy, and satisfying—this sweet and sour chicken turns any weeknight into something special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hrs
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 per serving
- Sugar: 24g per serving
- Sodium: 700mg per serving
- Fat: 10g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g per serving
- Protein: 28g per serving