Awesome Crock Pot Sweet Sour and Spicy Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Awesome Crock Pot Sweet, Sour, and Spicy Chicken—a flavor-packed dish that's as effortless as it is irresistible. Tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs are bathed in a mouthwatering sauce made with tangy pineapple, sweet brown sugar, savory soy sauce, and a zesty kick of sriracha. Vibrant bell peppers add a pop of color and crunch, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce is perfectly thick and glossy. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this sweet, sour, and spicy chicken delivers bold, balanced flavors the whole family will love. Serve it over fluffy rice for a complete meal that’s sure to leave everyone craving seconds! Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this easy crock pot recipe is a guaranteed winner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
Place the chicken thighs in the crock pot. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
Add the pineapple chunks and diced bell peppers on top of the chicken.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and set aside. Shred the chicken with two forks or leave it in whole pieces, as desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the crock pot. Turn the heat to HIGH and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Return the chicken to the crock pot and stir gently to coat it with the thickened sauce.
Serve the sweet, sour, and spicy chicken over cooked rice, garnished with additional pineapple chunks or chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2952 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
