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Sweet & Savory Crockpot Pineapple Chicken


  • Author: Chef Emy

Description

A delicious slow-cooked chicken dish with a perfect balance of sweet pineapple and savory spices.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and top with pineapple chunks.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  4. Remove chicken and pineapple from the crockpot. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce in the crockpot.
  5. Return chicken and pineapple to the crockpot, cover, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.