Sweet & Tangy Chicken

By connieo

Slow-Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. skinless chicken thighs (boneless if possible)
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large chopped green pepper
• 1 can (8 oz) drained pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
• Angel hair pasta or egg noodles

Preparation

Step 1

1. Coat slow-cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Place chicken thighs in slow-cooker & season with ground ginger & allspice.

3. Combine onion, green pepper, pineapple, rice vinegar, soy sauce, & sugar in a bowl. Scatter over chicken.

4. Stir together tomatoes, broth, & tapioca; pour over onion mixture.

5. Cover & cook on high for 5 1/2 hours or low for 7 1/2 hours.

6. Stir in beans & cook an additional 30 minutes. Remove bones if necessary.

7. Serve over angel hair pasta or egg noodles.