Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
salt and pepper
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
1 cup frozen cubed pineapple
1 tablespoon corn starch or arrowroot powder + 1 tablespoon water
sesame seeds for garnish
chopped green onion for garnish
Cooked rice for serving
Directions
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, sriracha and broth/water in a small bowl and whisk together.
Place chicken and the pineapple in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over top.
Cook on low for 3.5-4 hours.
Remove lid and transfer chicken with a slotted spoon to a dish and set aside.
Whisk together the cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) and water in a small bowl. Add to the slow cooker (with it still on) and stir into the sauce until thickened. (*see note)
Once thickened, add the chicken back into the pot, stir to combine then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve over rice and enjoy!
