slow-cooked sweet & sour chicken

(1 RATING)
44 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Sep 11, 2012

This is my moms recipe and it's so yummy. I cook it on low for the most tender chicken, but you can cook it on high. The lemonade gives it a great tangy flavor.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken pieces, thighs & drumsticks, skinned
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • - hot cooked rice

How To Make slow-cooked sweet & sour chicken

  • Step 1
    Place chicken in a 4-quart slow-cooker, sprinkle w/ salt. In medium bowl, whisk together lemonade, brown sugar, ketchup, and vinegar until smooth.
  • Step 2
    Pour mix over chicken. Cover, cook on low for 6 hrs, or on high for 3-1/2 hrs. Transfer chicken to a platter & keep warm.
  • Step 3
    Pour liquid from cooker into a saucepan and skim the fat . In lg measuring cup, combine cornstarch and water. Stir into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Cook 2 more mins. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve w/ rice.

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