Easy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
This Easy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a sweet and tangy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers in a sticky Hawaiian-style sauce. It’s a true family favorite, perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed clean plates.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- 1 6-quart slow cooker Perfect size for family meals.
- 1 Sharp knife For chopping chicken and vegetables.
- 1 Medium mixing bowl Used for whisking the sauce.
- 1 Small bowl For mixing the cornstarch slurry.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs Chicken breasts may also be used.
- 1 red bell pepper Cut into chunks.
- 1 green bell pepper Cut into chunks.
- 1 medium onion Cut into chunks.
- 2 cups pineapple chunks Fresh or canned, drained.
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar Packed.
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger Grated, or use ½ teaspoon ground ginger.
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch Mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
- cooked white or brown rice
- sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and ketchup until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, then add red and green bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts during long cook times.
- For a lighter option, reduce brown sugar to ⅓ cup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- This dish freezes well without the vegetables, add fresh ones when reheating.
- Serve with extra sauce over rice for the ultimate comfort meal
Nutrition
Serving: 380g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg