slow cooker pineapple chicken

Name: SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Hawaiian/Polynesian
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 large carrots, peeled & sliced into coins; 1 chicken bouillon cube, crushed; 2 pound(s) chicken thighs, boneless skinless thawed; 12 to 16 sugar snap peas; 1 can(s) (20 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, drained juice reserved; ## SAUCE:; 1/3 cup(s) dark brown sugar, packed; 1/2 of reserved pineapple juice; 2 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar (may sub with white vinegar); 1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) mirin (rice wine; may substitute with sweet white wine if necessary); 1 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1 teaspoon(s) honey; 1 teaspoon(s) grated ginger (squeeze bottle or tube is fine); 1/16-1/8 teaspoon(s) chinese five spice powder (depends on personal taste); ## THICKENER:; 3 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; remaining 1/2 of pineapple juice; ## SERVE WITH:; rice or noodles prepared according to package directions; ## GARNISH (OPTIONAL:); 1 or 2 green onions (scallions) or sugar snap peas, thin sliced diagonally; 1/2 teaspoon(s) toasted sesame seeds

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jul 1, 2021

I created this recipe one day while the grandkids were visiting. I needed to come up with something that I could sneak some veggies into and they would still eat it, lol. We all loved it. My husband said it was a wonderful blend of flavors and that I should definitely share the recipe, so here it is. :-)

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prep time 1 Hr 20 Min

cook time 5 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large carrots, peeled & sliced into coins
1 chicken bouillon cube, crushed
2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless skinless thawed
12 to 16 sugar snap peas
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, drained juice reserved
SAUCE:
1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 of reserved pineapple juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (may sub with white vinegar)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine; may substitute with sweet white wine if necessary)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon grated ginger (squeeze bottle or tube is fine)
1/16-1/8 teaspoon chinese five spice powder (depends on personal taste)
THICKENER:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
remaining 1/2 of pineapple juice
SERVE WITH:
rice or noodles prepared according to package directions
GARNISH (OPTIONAL:)
1 or 2 green onions (scallions) or sugar snap peas, thin sliced diagonally
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

How To Make slow cooker pineapple chicken

Step 1

Gather and prep ingredients. Place liner bag in slow cooker, if using (optional.)

Step 2

In bottom of slow cooker, distribute onions, peppers, minced garlic, carrots and chicken bouillon.
Step 3

Place chicken thighs on top of vegetables; distribute pineapple chunks and sugar snap peas over chicken.
Step 4

Cover with lid; set cooker on high temp.
Step 5

Combine all of the sauce ingredients; pour half of the sauce over chicken. Recover cooker with lid. Cook on high for approximately 4 hours until chicken is cooked through and "fall apart" tender.
Step 6

Combine remaining sauce with remaining pineapple juice; refrigerate until ready to add thickener.
Step 7

About a half an hour before serving, prepare rice or noodles according to package directions, if using.
Step 8

When chicken is cooked, leave temperature on high. Mix together cornstarch and remaining pineapple juice/sauce mixture until smooth.
Step 9

Gradually pour and stir thickening mixture into slow cooker. Continue stirring until liquid is thickened.
Step 10

Plate and garnish as desired. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.
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