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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • Prep time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook time: 8 Hours
  • Total time: 8 Hours & 20 Minutes
  • Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1.1 lb) chicken thigh, cubed
  • 440 g (15.5 oz) can pineapple Pieces with unsweetened juice (Do not drain)
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 carrot, peeled & sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ tsp ginger, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsp ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Thickener

  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, add the chicken, pineapple, onion, carrot, red bell pepper, ginger, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until combined.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Once well combined, pour into the slow cooker and mix well.
  4. Cook on high for a further 15 minutes or until thickened.
  5. Serve & Enjoy.

Recipe Tips

  • You should not need to add any more salt to this dish as the soy usually provides enough. If you are unsure, just simply taste and adjust the seasoning before you go to serve.
  • Increase the slow cooker to high and reduce the cooking time to four hours if you need this dish faster than usual.

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