The Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken That You’ll Never Stop Eating

Sweet, savory, and full of flavor, this Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken dish can’t be beat! The whole family will love the mixture of tender chicken and juicy pineapple chunks lying on a bed of brown rice or quinoa. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, juices reserved*
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic.
2. Place chicken thighs into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in pineapple juice mixture. Top with pineapple chunks and reserved juices.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, basting every few hours.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Stir in the mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
5. OPTIONAL: Preheat oven to broil. Place chicken thighs onto a baking sheet, skin side up, and broil until crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Serve chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and parsley, if desired.

Credit to: Mastercook