Awesome And Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

This crowd-pleasing Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe, straight from our Comfort Cooking Cookbook, is a guaranteed hit! Your family will be begging for seconds (and thirds!). Tender chicken in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce – perfect served over rice or noodles. There's always plenty of delicious sauce leftover for extra servings!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 310 mins
Calories 368.6 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Awesome And Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup cold water (plus 1/4 cup for thickening)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • Soya Sauce
  • Brown Sugar
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (plus 2 tablespoons for thickening)

How to Make Awesome And Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken

  1. In your slow cooker, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
  2. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces) to the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker.
  6. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

219g

Fat

1g

Carbs

19g

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