Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

pineapple preserves or jam

1 20 ounce can

pineapple chunks, drained; set aside pineapple chunks

1/2 cup

ketchup

1/3 cup

low-sodium soy sauce

1/3 cup

light brown sugar, packed

2 tbsp

rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp

lime juice

1 tbsp

sesame oil

to 2 tablespoons Asian chili-garlic sauce (found in the Asian aisle of most major grocery stores; sriracha may be substituted)

2 cloves

garlic, peeled and finely minced or pressed with a garlic press

2 tsp

ground ginger

1/2 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

pepper, or to taste

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 3/4

to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/3 cup

cornstarch

3 tbsp

fresh cilantro leaves, finely minced for garnishing

3 tbsp

green onions, sliced into thin rounds for garnishing