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    Multi-Cooker Pineapple Chicken

    March 1, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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    Stir-fry. Ground beef based chili. Slow cooker meals. Stir-fry turned slow cooker meals. Chicken bakes. Roasts.

    These are just a few of my favorite type of recipe to cook in a multi-cooker.

    I ADORE the multiple cooking functions (hence, multi-cooker name) and how you can brown ground beef and then turn into chili – all in the same pot. Or brown a roast to seal in all the natural juices, then let it bake/roast or slow cook the day away. Being able cook some many different types of meals in the same pot/insert is a dream for this busy, running all over town with my boys, mom. Because seriously, one less dish to scrub matters. 😉

    And no, this is not the same thing as an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker…

    What is a “Multi-Cooker”?

    A multi-cooker is a new countertop small kitchen appliance that makes one-dish cooking so simple and easy.

    The most popular brand is the Ninja and I recommend the Ninja 4-in-1 (factory refurbished, cheaper option) for a beginner home chef.

    If you are very adept in the kitchen and confident with cooking with small appliances, then go for the AutoIQ model!

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    Multi-Cooker Pineapple Chicken

    Use your multi-cooker to make this yummy pineapple chicken!
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time8 hours
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 3/4 cup chicken stock
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp minced garlic
    • 20 oz. can pineapple chunk drained but reserve juice
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
    • Sesame seeds and green onion slices garnish
    • 2 cups rice side dish
    • Fresh veggies or salad side dish

    Instructions

    • Drain the pineapple juice into a small bowl. Set the drained can of pineapple to the side. Add the chicken stock, brown sugar, soy sauce and minced garlic to the bowl with the pineapple juice.
    • Place the chicken breasts in the base of the multi-cooker and pour the pineapple chunks around the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the pineapple-soy sauce mixture over the top.
    • SLOW COOKER: Cook on low for 8 hours. With 30 minutes left in the cooking cycle, swirl the cornstarch with a Tbsp of water and stir it into the sauce. Cook for 30 more minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
    • Cook the rice as directed.
    • Prepare veggies or salad.
    • Serve Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken with sesame seed and green onion slice garnish, over rice with veggies or salad.

    Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions on qualifying purchases. Reviews, opinions are my own.
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    Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Crock Pot Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes

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    1. Kimberlie says

      March 4, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Have you tried to cook this using another method such as the Instant Pot?

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