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Crockpot Chinese Recipe

Crockpot Chinese Recipe: Cozy Flavors for Busy Weeknights

Enjoy these easy, wholesome Crockpot Chinese recipes for busy weeknights, featuring delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken and Mongolian Beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 can pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 2 cups bell peppers sliced
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar or honey
Mongolian Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce gluten-free available
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or white sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 piece ginger minced
Chinese BBQ Pork
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin or chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce vegan options available
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder or cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop vegetables and protein into uniform pieces. Rinse pineapple if using fresh.
Mix Sauces
  1. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl and whisk until blended.
Layer Ingredients
  1. Drizzle non-stick spray in the crockpot, layer with chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple, and pour sauce over the top.
Cook
  1. Cover and set to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Finishing Touches
  1. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor; adjust sauces according to preference. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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