Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken: 5 Amazing Easy Tropical Dinners
Tender chicken slow cooked in a sweet pineapple and soy sauce glaze with garlic and bell peppers.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 can pineapple chunks with juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
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Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
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Mix pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken.
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Add sliced bell pepper.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
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Remove chicken and shred or slice it.
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Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce.
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Cook for another 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Return chicken to the slow cooker and coat in the sauce.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned. Add vegetables during the final stage of cooking if desired.