Are you looking for a recipe that tastes like you've labored over a stove all day? Crock-pot recipes abound, but this one is a true hit with my family! A wonderful spin on the take-out favorite, without all the calories! Try out this delicious recipe. Honey Soy Chicken.
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
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1 cup pineapple juice
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1/4 cup honey
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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3 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Cooked brown or white rice
Optional
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Lime wedges (for garnish)
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1 bunch scallions, chopped, for garnish
Preparation
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium to high heat.
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Season chicken with salt and ground black pepper.
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Add chicken and sear until golden brown.
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Remove chicken and add to a crock-pot coated with nonstick cooking spray.
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Stir pineapple juice into the skillet and scrap up any bits stuck in the pan using a wooden spoon.
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Remove skillet from heat, stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Pour mixture over chicken in crock-pot, cover, and cook on low for approximately 3 hours.
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Remove chicken from slow cooker and heat to high.
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Mix water with cornstarch in a bowl and add to slow cooker, stirring until completely incorporated.
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Cook until the sauce thickens. Return chicken to slow cooker to coat with sauce.
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Divide rice among four bowls and top with chicken. Spoon sauce over chicken and top with scallions and a lime wedge if you like.
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Enjoy!
