Comfort Food Diet Honey Pineapple Chicken

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches on both sides; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.

Strain pan juices, reserving pineapple. Serve pineapple with the chicken.

Yield: 12 servings.