This Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken is cooked low and slow in a flavorful pineapple sauce, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a hint of tropical flavor. Serve it over rice or with a side of veggies for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, for garnish
Directions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken.
- Serve pineapple chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.