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How to Make Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the juicy and tangy flavors of pineapple with tender chunks of chicken in a sweet and sour sauce.

Using a slow cooker for this recipe allows the chicken to become incredibly tender and flavorful as it absorbs the sweet and sour sauce. The added pineapple provides a delightful burst of tropical flavor, making this dish a crowd-pleaser ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1 medium white onion, cut into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in hot oil, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
  • While chicken is cooking, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger together in a small bowl.
  • Transfer chicken to the bottom of a slow cooker. Place pineapple and onion on top of the chicken. Pour sauce over top.
  • Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Add it to the slow cooker, stir, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Add snap peas and chicken and cook until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes more.

    • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 448mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 433mg

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