Tip
Be careful not to overcook the chicken breasts—they will dry out if you leave them in too long. Substitute 1½ lb chicken thighs to reduce the risk.
Originally published in the Today’s Parent March +April 2017 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.
Pineapple Chicken
By Best of Bridge49
PREP TIME
5 min
Makes
4-6 servings
* PLUS Cook time: 4-6 hours
Serve this sweet, sticky dish over rice and pair it with a fresh chopped salad or a tray of roasted broccoli.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 398-mL can pineapple chunks , drained
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Combine garlic, ginger, brown sugar, cornstarch, pineapple, soy sauce and lemon juice in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add chicken and turn a few times to ensure it is fully coated. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hr or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
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