Looking for a hearty dinner with no mess? Check out this sweet and sour chicken recipe served with rice for a wonderful, five-ingredient meal that’s made in the slow cooker. Chicken, sweet-and-sour sauce and vegetables cook low and slow to create a meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Show
You can make Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken with just FOUR ingredients that tastes just as good as takeout. This simple slow cooker recipe is easy, healthy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.  Crockpot Sweet & Sour ChickenPin for later Getting carryout Chinese food is one of our favorites but making this shortcut Sweet and Sour Chicken in the slow cooker at home is a great alternative. The best part is there is only four ingredients with almost no prep at all involved. Easy and delicious is an immediate win in my book. Serve it on a bed of white rice or try some of our favorites such as fried rice, oven roasted green beans, and some delicious yum yum sauce. Four Ingredients in Crockpot Sweet & Sour ChickenBelow is a list of ingredients you’ll need. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card.
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How to make sweet & sour chicken in the slow cookerSTEP ONE: Place the 1-inch chunks of chicken into the slow cooker. STEP TWO: Whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, and pour over the top of the chicken. STEP THREE: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6 hours. Allow the sauce to cool slightly so it thickens.STEP FOUR: Serve with cooked rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. How do I thicken the sauce?To make a thicker sauce, you can make a slurry. In a small bowl, mix 3 Tablespoons cornstarch and ¼ cup of the sauce from the slow cooker. Once the mixture is smooth, add to slow cooker. Do I have to use apricot preserves?No, pineapple preserves will work as well if you don’t have apricot preserves. Can I add other vegetables?Yes! I have made this with bell peppers, onions and pineapple chunks. So good! Just add them in with the chicken and stir. How to store leftover sweet & sour chickenTo store leftovers, move the chicken to an airtight container once cooled. As long as properly stored, it will last about 3-4 days before spoiling. To reheat, you can pop it in the microwave and heat in 30-second increments, stirring each time. Alternatively, you can heat over the stove for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until warm. Need more slow cooker chicken recipes? Try these:Creamy Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken Connect with Persnickety Plates!Follow along on my social media so you never miss a post! I made a fun group on Facebook for sharing recipes, asking questions, and talking about food. I’d love to have you! Request to join HERE. Also, sign up to receive an email in your inbox for each new recipe: FREE EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION & EBOOK If you MAKE & LOVE this recipe, share it on Instagram and tag me @melissa_pplates and/or #persnicketyplates so I can see it. I LOVE seeing what you make & I’ll share it in my stories! It is VERY HELPFUL to me and other readers if you leave a review after you make my recipe. Please come back & let me know how it turned out! Crockpot Sweet and Sour ChickenMelissa Williams | Persnickety PlatesCrockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken made with FOUR ingredients that tastes just like takeout. This slow cooker recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. 4.42 from 39 votes Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Print Recipe Pin Recipe SaveSaved! Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 4 hrs Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins Course Main Course Cuisine Chinese Servings 6 servings Calories 305 kcal Ingredients 1x2x3x
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NotesTry pineapple preserves as an alternative.To thicken sauce, make a slurry by mixing 3 Tablespoons cornstarch and ¼ cup of the sauce from the slow cooker in a small bowl. Once the mixture is smooth, add back to the slow cooker.Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3-4 days. NutritionServing: 1gCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 19gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1202mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 197IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator. Tried this recipe? Tag me!Mention @melissa_pplates or tag #persnicketyplates! Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying/pasting and/or screenshots of full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Can you cook chicken in the crockpot without any liquid?Do You Need to Add Liquid? As long as the breast pieces are in a single layer, in contact with the slow cooker, then no, it's not necessary to add any chicken broth or chicken stock. If you're doing multiple layers, you will need to add liquid to cover the meat, but I don't recommend this.
Is it OK to put raw chicken in slow cooker?Can you put raw chicken in a crockpot? Yes, that is exactly how you start. Cover the bottom of your slow cooker with raw chicken.
What is sweet and sour chicken batter made of?Place flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, egg, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl; gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water to make a thick batter. Add chicken pieces; stir until well coated.
Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in crockpot?Always cook your boneless skinless chicken breasts on LOW for the best results. I do not recommend cooking boneless chicken breast on HIGH, as it will become very dry, even if you check it early. On high, the chicken turns out drier; I consistently have the best results with low.
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Crockpot sweet and sour chicken (4 ingredients)
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