Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings the tropics to your table. This recipe features tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a luscious blend of pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar, creating a sweet and savory glaze that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is an effortless crowd-pleaser that combines convenience with irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Finely chop garlic and ginger.
- Place chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until blended; pour over the chicken.
- Add pineapple chunks on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- To thicken the sauce, remove chicken after cooking. Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir into the remaining sauce on high heat for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve drizzled with sauce over rice or steamed veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Season the chicken with salt and pepper before cooking for added flavor. Substitute pineapple with mango or add bell peppers for a twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.