Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 4hrs10 mins

Total: 4hrs20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 297.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.4g 41%

Carbohydrates: 31.9g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 24.7g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 12%

Cholesterol: 68.7mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 775.7IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 35.6mg 59%

Folate: 22.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 34.6mg 4%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 36.5mg 13%

Potassium: 348.4mg 10%

Sodium: 428mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 89.2

*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.