Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapples

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized 1” cubes

2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder for Paleo friendly version) (USE 3 tablespoons for an extra crispy coating)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking oil

1 cup pineapple chunks

2 sweet bell peppers (I used 1 red, 1 green), deseeded and cut into 1

Sesame seeds, for garnish

subheading: SAUCE:

⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce (use gluten free Tamari or coconut aminos for paleo version)]

¼ cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup

3 tablespoons of honey or brown sugar

1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons oyster sauce

1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce (leave out if you can't find this)

¼ teaspoon of sesame oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

subheading: CORN STARCH SLURRY:

2 tablespoons corn starch (or arrowroot powder) 3 tablespoons cool water

For lunch bowls: cooked rice, quinoa or noodles, lunch containers

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