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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

Name: Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 250 min
Total time: 260 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger; 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice; 0.5 cup chicken stock; 0.25 cup rice vinegar; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 green onion, chopped

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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.

Recipe by fabeveryday

Published on November 20, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

297	Calories
10g	Fat
32g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 428mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 36mg	178%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 348mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.