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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken with Pineapple Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian American

Description

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a tender, flavorful dish featuring boneless chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with ginger, pineapple, and a hint of sriracha for a gentle kick. Easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, this recipe requires minimal hands-on time and delivers delicious results using your slow cooker.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water

Add-Ins and Garnish

  • 1 cup frozen cubed pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Chopped green onion, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Season the cubed boneless chicken thighs with salt and pepper evenly to enhance the flavor of the meat.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, sriracha, and chicken broth or water until well combined.
  3. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the cubed chicken and frozen pineapple in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken and pineapple.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 3.5 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and infused with the flavors of the sauce.
  5. Remove the Chicken: Carefully remove the lid and transfer the cooked chicken out of the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Set the chicken aside on a dish.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Whisk the cornstarch or arrowroot powder together with water to form a slurry. Add this mixture into the slow cooker, stirring continuously to thicken the sauce while the slow cooker remains on.
  7. Recombine and Garnish: Once the sauce has thickened, return the chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to coat evenly. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added freshness and texture.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the honey garlic chicken warm, ideally over cooked rice to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy your meal.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, ensure you mix the cornstarch slurry well before adding to prevent lumps.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred spice level.
  • Using chicken thighs ensures the meat remains juicy and tender during slow cooking.
  • For a gluten-free dish, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and gluten-free ketchup.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed white rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

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Find it online: https://familyfriendlydishes.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken-with-pineapple-recipe/