Pineapple Chicken
By Best of Bridge
* 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
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2
garlic cloves
, minced
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1 tbsp
grated fresh
ginger
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⅔ cup
packed
brown sugar
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2 tbsp
cornstarch
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398-mL can
pineapple chunks
, drained
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3 tbsp
soy sauce
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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.
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.
