Name: Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening, optional); 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry, optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; Sesame seeds & sliced green onions, for garnish

Description

Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy Hawaiian-inspired sauce with pineapple, bell peppers, and a hint of ginger. The ultimate easy slow cooker lunch!

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
2 tbsp cold water (for slurry, optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sesame seeds & sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot. Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom.
In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until sugar is mostly dissolved.
Scatter sliced onions and bell peppers over the chicken. Top with pineapple chunks.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over everything in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is juicy and tender.
Optional: To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes until thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Add snap peas or baby carrots for more veggies. For a spicier dish, add chili flakes or sriracha. Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs, but thighs yield juicier results. Use slow cooker liners for easy cleanup.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
Calories: 310
Sugar: 23
Sodium: 650
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 2
Protein: 26

Keywords: sweet hawaiian crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy crockpot lunch