Packed with protein and served with a taste bud pleasing sauce… this easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe is the ultimate crowd pleaser! Using just 5 ingredients, it serves up big flavors with hardly any prep!
Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Believe me, you WANT to get lost in this sauce!
The tempting sweet and sour sauce is just dripping with rich, sweet flavor… and the perfect hint of sour.
Courtney writes: "Love it! One of my new favorites! Hubby loves it, too."
Bite after delicious bite, the mesmerizing flavors of this dazzling sweet and sour chicken… will make your mouth dance with joy!
I find the hardest part is actually eating it slowly!!
It takes every ounce of restraint I can muster to slow down. Each bite is so sweet and tangy and absolutely mind blowing good.
Plus, with this recipe, you’ll even be sneaking more fruit and veggies into your day, with the pineapple, bell peppers, and onions.
I love how these ingredients effortlessly add so much fun flavor and texture to the dish.
I mean, who needs Chinese takeout when you can make your own amazing sweet and sour chicken so easily at home?!?
So the next time you’ve got a hankering for Chinese takeout… you know just what to do.
Simply grab out your crockpot and effortlessly create some sweet and sour magic instead!
Because with just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep… you’re about to discover what lazy cooking looks like, and oh boy are you going to like it!
Indulge in a festival of sweet and sour happiness when you make this chicken… as well as this scrumptious Sweet and Sour Pork and these tasty Sweet and Sour Meatballs, too!
Now let’s get dinner started, shall we?
Here’s what you’ll need…
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Sweet and Sour Chicken Ingredients
You’ll need just 5 easy ingredients to make the BEST Kikkoman sweet and sour chicken slow cooker recipe… with Dole pineapple chunks, bell peppers and tasty white onion pieces!
Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…
- Chicken Breast
- Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Pineapple Chunks
- Bell Peppers
- White Onion
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
That’s it. So simple!
How To Make Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken
So are you wondering… how do I make sweet and sour chicken?
With as little effort as possible! Trust me, preparing this easy slow cooker sweet and sour chicken recipe is going to be so EASY!
Just a few simple steps and your done…
1. Cook your chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Cube your chicken and chop your pepper and onion, then add back to your crockpot.
3. Pour the sauce over your chicken and veggies, and continue cooking.
4. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last delightful bite!
That’s it.
Just a few simple steps and your crockpot sweet sour chicken is done!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What to Serve with Sweet and Sour Chicken
Wondering what sides to serve with this crockpot sweet and sour chicken tonight?
This chicken pairs perfectly with these delicious dinner sides:
- Brown Rice
- Chow Mein
- Cream Cheese Wontons
- Edamame
- Egg Rolls with Dipping Sauce
- Pot Stickers
- Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
- White Sticky Rice
Sweet and Sour Variations
Want even more sweet and sour options? Go for it!
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Reviews
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe…
Gabby writes: “I make this recipe often and my husband and I love it!”
Melissa writes: “This was so good!!!”
Courtney writes: “Love it! One of my new favorites! Hubby loves it, too.”
Shally writes: “It’s a hit with my kiddo”
Amanda writes: “It was such an easy to follow recipe and so delicious. We will make this again.”
Jacqueline writes: “It was easy and tasted amazing.”
Kim writes: “Love this dish!”
Cathy writes: “Great, easy recipe! I have tried other recipes where you make your own sauce but, honestly, this makes it a tiny bit quicker and sometimes that is what you need! Turned out great!”
Marisa writes: “This was so good! Was very good over rice!”
Tiffany writes: “Super easy to make. Turned out great! It was perfect.”
Carissa writes: “This recipe has become a regular item on our dinner menu in our house!! Everyone loves it. We use a different sweet and sour sauce, but it always turns out so delicious!!
One reader writes: “I added stir fry mixed veggies and pineapples. Very good, my kids loved it.”
Debbie writes: “I substituted pork loin for chicken. Outstanding!”
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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, fresh or thawed
- 18 oz. Kikkoman Sweet & Sour Sauce , (1 1/2 bottles)
- 20 oz. Dole Pineapple Chunks
- 2 green Bell Peppers, chopped in ½″ – 1″ pieces
- 1 medium White Onion, chopped in ½″ – 1″ pieces
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Pour Pineapple Juice only from can into crockpot, then add chicken. Set drained Pineapple Chunks aside.
- Cook chicken in crockpot on High for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. (covered)
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from crockpot.
- Remove chicken, and cut into cubes, then transfer chicken back to crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Sweet & Sour Sauce, drained Pineapple Chunks, Chopped Onions & Chopped Peppers, and stir well.
- Pour mixture over chicken, stir all together in crockpot, and cook on LOW for 1 more hour. (covered)
- Serve over cooked White Rice and ENJOY!
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My husband and I loved the flavor of this dish and would encourage everyone to try it. This is definitely going into our rotation of meals, I used whole chicken breasts and orange red and green peppers, onions. Next time I’m going to try thighs. Thanks for a great recipe.
You’re very welcome, Betty… I’m so glad to hear you and your husband enjoyed this easy dinner! I think the thighs would taste delicious, too! 🙂
I am making this today but I wondering why the juice needs to be drained? Will it alter the taste that much?
Hi Stacey ~ yes, it really does make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce. Without draining the juices, the sauce will be thiner, runnier, and less flavorful. When you drain the juices you’ll end up with a thick sauce with a more robust flavor. Hope that helps! 🙂
I have been making this for awhile now and really like this recipe, curious if anyone knows how to convert it to the instant pot?! Thanks
I haven’t made this exact recipe in the instant pot before, but here’s an Instant Pot Orange Chicken that you could try or modify…
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2019/05/instant-pot-orange-chicken-recipe.html
I have used so many of these recipies! and My whole family loves them! Thank you!… Seriously!.. BTW most of these are family staples now! <3
Aww ~ thank you so much for the sweet comment, Patricia! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes! 🙂
I am in the process of making this recipe now! I will let you know of the results later. But I am curious, do I need to season the chicken or is the sauce enough for taste?
You can use salt and pepper to taste if you’d like, but the sauce will provide plenty of flavor all on its own.
Love this! It was fast and easy. I to cut the chicken before cooking and it turned out perfect.
So glad you loved it, Bobbie! It’s definitely a family favorite here, too! 😉
Can the sweet and sour chicken recipe be doubled?
Yes I doubled it and it turned out wonderful
Thank you! My family loves this recipe . Going to try cutting chicken before cooking also.
I am tryin this tonight i have tried several other of ur recipes and they are always a winner with my picky kids!
Aww ~ thanks, Rochelle! So glad your kids are enjoying the recipes, too! 🙂
Would it be different if I cubed the chicken beforehand, and what would it take to make this a freezer meal?
I would also like to know if the chicken can be cubed at the beginning of cooking everything.
I accidentally cut the chicken prior to cooking and it turned out fine. I’m glad I did, too. The chicken was pretty tender and cutting it might have torn it apart (shredding).
Can you please pin this so I can save it.
Hi Jean ~ here’s a link to the Pin so you can save it on Pinterest. 🙂 ENJOY!!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/266275396695425949/