Description
Bring tropical flavors to your dinner table with this Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken! Tender chicken is slow-cooked in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce with garlic, soy sauce, and colorful bell peppers for an easy family-friendly meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or summer dinners, this crockpot chicken recipe is packed with flavor and requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
For the Sauce
- ¾ cup reserved pineapple juice
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Thickening
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh pineapple slices
Instructions
- Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer in the slow cooker.
- Add the pineapple chunks, diced bell peppers, and chopped onion over the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken, shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir together the cornstarch and cold water, then mix it into the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir everything together and serve hot over rice or noodles with your favorite garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5 Hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 320 calories
