Tangy Pineapple Ginger Chicken
This Tangy Pineapple Ginger Chicken is a delightful and effortless dish that brings together sweet and sour flavors in a harmonious way. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder is made in a 5-quart Rival Slow Cooker, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully over several hours. Tender chicken breasts are simmered with vibrant vegetables and a luscious sauce that features the tropical twist of pineapple. Serve it over a fluffy bed of rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
carrot
1 large (cut in half and in bite-sized chunks)
green pepper
1 (cut into cubes)
onion
1 medium (chopped)
quick-cooking tapioca
2 tablespoons
chicken breasts
5 (bone-in)
canned pineapple tidbits
8 ounces (with juice)
dark brown sugar
1/3 cup (packed firm)
red wine vinegar
1/3 cup
soy sauce
1 tablespoon
instant chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
fresh ginger
2 tablespoons (minced)
dried cilantro
1 teaspoon
cooked rice
6 cups (hot)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tangy Pineapple Ginger Chicken?
Tangy Pineapple Ginger Chicken is a sweet and sour slow cooker dish that combines tender chicken breasts, vibrant vegetables, and a tropical pineapple sauce.
What size slow cooker is recommended for this recipe?
A 5-quart Rival Slow Cooker is recommended for this dish.
How many chicken breasts are required?
The recipe calls for five chicken breasts.
Should the chicken breasts be bone-in or boneless?
The recipe specifies using bone-in chicken breasts.
How should the carrots be prepared?
One large carrot should be cut in half and then into bite-sized chunks.
What is the preparation for the green pepper?
The green pepper should be cut into cubes.
How much onion is needed for this recipe?
One medium chopped onion is required.
What kind of thickener is used in the sauce?
The recipe uses two tablespoons of quick-cooking tapioca.
What type of pineapple is used?
Eight ounces of canned pineapple tidbits are used, including the juice.
What kind of sugar is added to the sauce?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of firmly packed dark brown sugar.
What type of vinegar is used for the tangy flavor?
1/3 cup of red wine vinegar is used.
How much soy sauce is included?
One tablespoon of soy sauce is required.
What type of chicken bouillon is needed?
One teaspoon of instant chicken bouillon granules is used.
Is fresh garlic or garlic powder used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
How much fresh ginger is required?
Two tablespoons of minced fresh ginger are used.
Is the cilantro fresh or dried?
The recipe calls for one teaspoon of dried cilantro.
What should this dish be served over?
It is recommended to serve the chicken over a fluffy bed of hot cooked rice.
How much cooked rice is needed?
Six cups of hot cooked rice are recommended for serving.
Is this a one-pot meal?
Yes, it is described as a one-pot wonder made in a slow cooker.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and described as an effortless dish.
Is this meal suitable for families?
Yes, it is designed as a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Can I use a Crock Pot for this recipe?
Yes, a Crock Pot is listed as an appropriate tag for this slow cooker recipe.
Is this recipe good for busy weeknights?
Yes, it is specifically mentioned as being perfect for busy weeknights.
What are the primary flavor profiles of this dish?
The dish features a harmony of sweet and sour flavors with a tropical twist from the pineapple.
Is this recipe considered healthy?
Yes, 'healthy' is one of the tags associated with this recipe.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 14 ingredients listed.
What is the recipe ID?
The recipe ID is tangy-pineapple-ginger-chicken.
Does the recipe provide nutritional information?
No, nutritional values such as calories, fat, and sodium are currently not provided in the data.
How long does the chicken cook?
The ingredients meld beautifully over several hours in a slow cooker.
What is the preparation for the fresh ginger?
The fresh ginger should be minced.