This Kowloon Chicken is a comforting, savory slow-cooker meal that blends tender chicken with aromatic ginger and garlic. The addition of sweet pineapple and crunchy water chestnuts creates a delightful contrast in textures, while the soy-vinegar cornstarch glaze ties the flavors together into a glossy, savory sauce. Unlike the misleading “dessert” label often attached to this recipe online, this is a hearty main course perfect for family dinners. Its easy to prepare with minimal chopping, allowing the slow cooker to do the heavy work. Serve it over steamed rice or with crisp chow mein noodles for a complete, satisfying Chinese-inspired feast that feels both homestyle and restaurant-quality.
Kowloon Chicken
Description
This Kowloon Chicken is a comforting, savory slow-cooker meal that blends tender chicken with aromatic ginger and garlic. The addition of sweet pineapple and crunchy water chestnuts creates a delightful contrast in textures, while the soy-vinegar cornstarch glaze ties the flavors together into a glossy, savory sauce. Unlike the misleading "dessert" label often attached to this recipe online, this is a hearty main course perfect for family dinners. Its easy to prepare with minimal chopping, allowing the slow cooker to do the heavy work. Serve it over steamed rice or with crisp chow mein noodles for a complete, satisfying Chinese-inspired feast that feels both homestyle and restaurant-quality.Ingredients
Directions
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Sprinkle chicken parts generously with salt and pepper.
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Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, combine ground ginger, minced garlic, chicken broth, and the syrup from the pineapple can.
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Drain the pineapple slices and cut each slice into quarters.
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Arrange the pineapple quarters and sliced water chestnuts evenly over the chicken.
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Pour the ginger-garlic broth mixture over the chicken and fruit.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and falls off the bone.
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Add the sliced green onions to the slow cooker.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, soy sauce, and vinegar until smooth and lump-free.
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Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker, ensuring it disperses evenly.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
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Serve hot with steamed rice or crisp chow mein noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 813.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 40.9g63%
- Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
- Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
- Sodium 279.2mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 91.9g184%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.