This slow cooker Asian style chicken recipe rewards a little prep time in the morning with big returns at dinner time. Feel free to adjust the vegetables to based on what you have on hand - colored bell peppers and broccoli would be excellent substitutions for the carrots and green bell pepper.
Recipe
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
This slow cooker Asian style chicken recipe rewards a little prep time in the morning with big returns at dinner time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrot, chopped
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 cup onion, quartered
- 2 tablespoon tapioca, quick cooking
- 1-½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 8 oz can pineapple chunks
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, dried
- 3 cups rice, cooked and kept warm
Instructions
- Place vegetables in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle tapioca over the vegetables. Place chicken on top of the vegetables.
- Combine all other ingredients except rice in a small bowl. Pour over chicken.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Serve over rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 496 calCarbohydrates: 102 gProtein: 16 gFat: 2 gSodium: 241 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 20 g
Erica
Loved this, another go to recipes for my family!
Mary Ann
Thank you!
Joan G.
It came out a little mushy, but flavor was good. I would eat this again.
Mary Ann
Thanks for the feedback!