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Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Easy, High protein, Lean protein, Make ahead, Meal prep, Spicy
Cooking Method Slow Cooker
Condition Dairy Free, Diabetes, Nut Free
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/8 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple crushed
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 inch piece ginger grated
  • 1 medium onion sweet onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper red, chopped
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 2 cups rice or quinoa; cooked
  • cilantro

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients, except cilantro, in crockpot over low heat for 4 hours.
  • Check at 4 hours if chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • If desired, mix 2 tsp cornstarch with 1 Tbsp cold water and add to crockpot. Stir and let sauce thicken. Serve over rice or quinoa and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 2g