Sweet & Sour Chicken

Tender chicken cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made with pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, and mustard. A simple, family-friendly recipe that’s easy to prepare and serve over rice.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup pineapple juice (Can also use orange juice, mango puree, or even soda)
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic (can also use garlic powder)
1 Tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, ketchup, and sugar until well combined.
Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Optional: For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and whisk a small amount of cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Cook until thickened, then return the chicken to the slow cooker.
Serve warm over cooked rice.

Notes

This recipe can also be baked in a covered 9×13-inch dish at 325°F for about 2 hours.
Sauce thickness can be adjusted at the end without affecting flavor.
Leftovers reheat well and keep for several days in the refrigerator.