Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce (tabasco)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces - 1 cup

Method

  • Mix chicken, carrots, broth, ginger root, brown sugar, soy sauce, allspice and pepper sauce in a 4-5 quart crock pot, slow cooker Cover and cook on low heat setting 7-9 hours or until veggies are tender and chicken is no longer pink in centre.
  • Mix cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice, gradually stir into chicken mixture.
  • Stir in pineapple and bell pepper.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until slightly thickened and bubbly.