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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken – Low-Calorie

Slow cooker sweet and sour chicken is perfect for those busy weeknights. This will quickly become a family favorite.

The slow cooker has been one of my all-time favorite kitchen appliances for years. It never lets me down when I know I’m going to have a busy day, and not a lot of time to spend cooking in the kitchen. This sweet and sour chicken only takes a few steps and it’s so worth it. This dish can be served as is, or with your favorite side. Warm, hot rice is one of our favorites.

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

• Paprika
• Olive oil
• Yellow onion
• Green bell pepper
• Apple cider vinegar
• Brown sugar
• Reduced sodium soy sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• Salt
• Cornstarch
• Water

How to make Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

Start by adding the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat, so it can start warming up. Then, place the paprika in a large resealable zip top bag. Add the chunks of chicken to the bag a little at a time and shake until the paprika coats the chicken. Repeat until all the chicken is coated. Next, brown the chicken in the heated skillet in batches. Once the chicken is browned, transfer it to the slow cooker.

Next, in a large bowl, drain the pineapple juice from the can of pineapple chunks. Place the can of drained pineapples in the fridge and save for later. To the pineapple juice, add the green pepper, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Mix well, then add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until chicken is tender.

Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the chicken mixture. Add pineapple chunks. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.

How do I store homemade sweet and sour chicken?

Place cooled sweet and sour chicken in an air tight container. Properly stored, it will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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Calories per serving (1 cup): 224

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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken - Low-Calorie

Slow cooker sweet and sour chicken is perfect for those busy weeknights. This will quickly become a family favorite.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time6 hrs

Total Time6 hrs 20 mins

Course: Dinner, slow cooker

Keyword: low calorie food option, slow cooker dinner, slow cooker recipe, sweet and sour chicken

Servings: 6

Calories: 224kcal

Author: simplylowcal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes or strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 20 oz can pineapple chunks
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

• Place paprika in a large resealable zip top bag. Add a few pieces of chicken and shake to coat. Repeat until all chicken in coated. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to slow cooker.
• Drain pineapple juice from canned pineapple and add to slow cooker. Place pineapple chunks in the refrigerator. Add chopped onion, chopped green pepper, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt to slow cooker. Mix well.
• Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours, until chicken is tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into slow cooker. Add pineapple chunks. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, until sauce has thickened.

Notes

• Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 9mg

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