Sweet Glazed Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• cooking spray
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. water
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• 2 Tbsp. sliced green onions

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
2. Add chicken, cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer chicken to a 4 quart electric slow cooker coated with cooking spray.
3. Stir pineapple juice into drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar and soy sauce. Pour juice mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours. Transfer chicken to a serving platter with a slotted spoon.
4. Increase heat to HIGH. Combine 2 to 3 tablespoons water and corn starch in a small bowl; add to sauce in slow cooker, stirring with a whisk. Cook a few minutes until sauce thickens, stirring constantly with the whisk.
5. Spoon rice on each serving plate, and top with chicken thigh and sauce. Sprinkle each with green onions.