Ingredients:
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
– 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions:
1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
3. Add the pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onion to the slow cooker with the chicken.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
7. About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth.
8. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
9. Continue cooking on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
10. Once the chicken is done, give everything a good stir to make sure the sauce coats the chicken and vegetables
11. Serve hot with your choice of side, such as rice or steamed vegetables.
Enjoy your colorful, flavorful Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken that promises to be a surefire hit with family and friends alike!
