Best Slow Cooker Cantonese Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipes

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SLOW COOKER CANTONESE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Many of the ingredients needed for this recipe likely already reside in your pantry such as brown sugar,ginger,cider vinegar,and soy sauce. From Eat at Home.

Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 9h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb chicken (i used fresh chicken tenders because they were on sale. i did not use the whole bag)
1 small onion sliced
1 red pepper sliced
green pepper sliced
20oz can(s) pineapple chunks
1/4 c brown sugar
1 clove garlic crushed
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c cider vinegar
1/4 c water
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Put the chicken,onion and peppers in the crockpot. I added my chicken frozen. Drain the can of pineapple. Set the pineapple chunks aside for later. Mix the juice with the rest of the ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cook on low for 7-9 hours or high for about 4-5 hours. A bit before serving add the pineapple chunks. Serve over rice.

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN THIGHS



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This family-friendly dinner is just as good as takeout but made really easily in your slow cooker. We like to serve it with rice.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger together in a small bowl. Toss chicken thighs in cornstarch mixture until they are evenly coated.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the skillet until browned on all sides, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Drain juice from the can of pineapple chunks into a measuring cup. You should have approximately 3/4 cup to 1 cup of juice.
  • Mix 1/2 cup pineapple juice, chicken stock, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together in a slow cooker. Add browned chicken pieces and stir to coat chicken with the sauce. Cook on Low for 3 1/2 hours.
  • Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Stir cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Increase the slow cooker heat to High and add pineapple chunks and chopped red bell pepper.
  • Cook on High until the sauce is bubbly and thickened and bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 428 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN



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I use my slow-cooker to fix this stir-fry like supper. Adding the onions, pineapple and snow peas later in the process keeps them from becoming over-cooked. -Dorothy Hess, Hartwell, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow peas
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, water chestnuts, carrots, soy sauce and pineapple juice. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until chicken juices run clear., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sweet-and-sour sauce, water and ginger until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Add onions and reserved pineapple; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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This is a healthier and hearty version of this dish. It cooks all day for you and is great on those busy nights.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Stew

Time 7h12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks in syrup, drained and liquid reserved
1 (14 ounce) can low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1/4 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar or 1 1/2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. combine pineapple syrup, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and soy sauce in small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high heat for 1 hour.
  • Add pineapple chunks, onion, bell pepper; cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Add mixture to slow cooker and stir to mix. Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 196, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 25

SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Delight family members by serving them sweet and sour chicken packed with vegetables with addition of pineapple chunks - a hearty slow-cooked dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
1 cup baby-cut carrots, cut in half
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Hot cooked rice or chow mein noodles, if desired

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple chunks in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • Place carrots, onion, garlic and gingerroot in 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink.
  • During last 30 minutes, add pineapple and bell peppers. Increase to high heat setting. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

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