Honey Garlic Chicken

• 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

Instructions 

• 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!

*If mixture isn’t thickening, transfer to a small sauce pot and stir over medium heat on the stove-top to thicken. Depending on your slow cooker, there may not be enough heat to activate the cornstarch to thicken.