Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

This crockpot sweet and sour chicken features boneless thighs, pineapple chunks, and bell pepper simmered in a slow cooker until tender and flavorful.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together 2 tablespoons cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger in a medium bowl until well combined. Toss chicken thighs in cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

Drain juice from the can of pineapple into a measuring cup. You should have approximately 3/4 to 1 cup juice.

Step 4

Mix together 1/2 cup pineapple juice, chicken stock, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a slow cooker until sauce is well combined. Add browned chicken and stir to coat.

Step 5

Cook on Low for 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Step 6

Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice with remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a small bowl until combined. Stir into the slow cooker and increase heat to High. Add pineapple and bell pepper.

Step 7

Cook on High until sauce is bubbly and thickened and bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with green onion to serve.