Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken
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Discover a delightful, easy-to-make recipe with a subtle yet deliciously fruity flavor that’s perfect for a satisfying meal. This Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken is a wonderful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with sweet pineapple and mandarin oranges, all simmered together to create a flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Whether you’re a beginner cook or simply looking for a comforting meal, this recipe is sure to please.
Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🐔
- 1 can pineapple slices 🍍 (drained)
- 1 can mandarin oranges 🍊 (drained)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch 🌽
- 1/4 cup brown sugar 🍂
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 🍋
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 🌿
Instructions
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Prepare the Crock Pot: Begin by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crock pot. If you like, you can lightly season them with salt and pepper for added flavor, but this is optional.
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Add the Fruits: Carefully layer the pineapple slices and mandarin oranges over the chicken breasts. The sweetness of the fruit will complement the savory chicken perfectly.
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Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, and ground ginger. Ensure the mixture is well combined and smooth. This will create a flavorful sauce that thickens as it cooks.
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Combine Ingredients: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and fruit in the crock pot. Give everything a gentle stir to ensure that the chicken and fruit are well-coated with the sauce.
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Cook the Dish: Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook. For a slower, more gradual cooking, set the temperature to low and cook for 4-5 hours. If you’re short on time, setting the temperature to high will cook the dish in 2-3 hours. The chicken should be tender and cooked through, and the sauce should have thickened slightly.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and slice them if desired. Serve the chicken and fruit mixture over a bed of steamed rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.
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Garnish (Optional): For a touch of freshness, you can garnish with chopped green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you have them on hand.
Tips
- Rice Choices: While white rice pairs beautifully with this dish, you can also try it with brown rice or jasmine rice for a different flavor and texture.
- Leftovers: This dish makes excellent leftovers. Store any remaining chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors with this simple yet delicious Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken! 🍚🍗🍍
