Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 8 oz pineapple chunks, drained 1 can
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
• 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Cooked rice for serving
• Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
2. 2 In a bowl, whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
3. 3 Add pineapple chunks and bell pepper. Cover.
4. 4 Cook on low 5–6 hours (or high 3–4 hours) until tender.
5. 5 Remove chicken. Mix cornstarch + water; stir into sauce. Cook 15 minutes until thickened.
6. 6 Return chicken, coat with sauce, and cook 5 minutes more.
7. 7 Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.