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Crockpot Pineapple Chicken

A delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken cooked in a sticky pineapple sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Opt for high-quality, organic chicken if possible.
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks Choose canned pineapple packed in juice, not syrup.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar preferred for deeper flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Adds a tangy kick.
  • 2.5 Tbsp Corn Starch Dissolve properly to avoid clumps.
  • 2.5 Tsp Garlic Freshly minced is best.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be substituted.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the canned pineapple chunks and reserve the juice.
  2. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, corn starch, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger, and whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the reserved pineapple juice into the mixture and whisk until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Lay the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
  3. Scatter the drained pineapple chunks on top and gently stir to coat the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a serving platter.
  2. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  3. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and serve with pineapple chunks on top.

Notes

Prepping chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes prior to cooking helps them cook evenly. Can use frozen chicken, but will require more cooking time.