SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN BOWLS ENJOY DAN:

           SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN BOWL by CHEF DAN;

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves cut into 1 to-1/2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4-teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

3/4-cup pineapple chunks

1 red bell pepper, diced into 1-inch pieces

Sesame seeds, for garnish

SAUCE:

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2-cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1-1/2-tablespoons rice wine vinegar

3 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon EACH oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce

1/4-teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger powder

CORN STARCH SLURRRY:

2 tablespoons corn starch

3 tablespoon cold water

FOR THE LUNCH BOWL;

Cooked rice or quinoa, or noodles

DIRECTIONS;

1.    In a zip-Lok bag, toss chicken, cornstarch S. & P and shake until combined.

2.    Refrigerate for up to 2 hours, shaking bag occasionally.

3.    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

4.    Add chicken 2-3 minutes until browned.

5.     Add chicken to the crock pot.

6.    Pour sauce over the top

7.    Cook on low for 4 hours on high 3 hours

8.    30 minutes before serving, whisk together cornstarch and water in a bowl.

9.    Stir into the crock pot and add pineapple and bell pepper to the crock pot.

10. Cook for another 30 minutes.

11. Place in bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

12. Serve with cooked rice or quinoa, or noodles.

ENJOY DAN:                                                      EAT HEALTHY EAT  CHICKEN BOWLS!!