SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Winter will coming , and of course the weather will be so cold.We need something which can make our body feel warmer. And this Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken is perfect , its delicious and so easy to make.

Everyone’s takeout favorite made right in the crockpot! The chicken is so tender and juicy bursting with so much flavor!

This pineapple chicken needs to be made on the daily, guys. It’s sweet, tangy and savory in every bite. And those juicy, flavor-soaked pineapple chunks and veggies are Everything !!

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN RECIPE
Everyone’s takeout favorite made right in the crockpot! The chicken is so tender and juicy bursting with so much flavor!



INGREDIENTS:

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, juices reserved
• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, juices reserved
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set chicken aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, Sriracha, garlic and ginger.
4. Place chicken thighs into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in pineapple juice mixture. Top with pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple and reserved juices.
5. Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, basting every few hours.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Stir in cornstarch mixture, bell pepper and onion into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30-60 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
7. Serve chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and parsley, if desired.

Recipe adapted : SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN @ damndelicious