Irresistible Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe
This Irresistible Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce infused with garlic and ginger. Perfectly balanced with brown sugar and soy sauce, this comforting dish offers an easy, hands-off meal ideal for busy days or casual dinners. Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with fresh green onions for a vibrant finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Optional Thickener
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and lightly season them with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Layer Chicken in Crockpot: Arrange the chicken thighs evenly in the bottom of the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together pineapples juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger until the sauce is fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, making sure all pieces are well-coated with the flavorful liquid.
- Add Pineapple Chunks: Scatter the pineapple chunks on top of the sauced chicken to infuse sweetness and texture during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender, fully cooked, and infused with the sauce flavors.
- Optional: Thicken Sauce: If desired, remove the cooked chicken and mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the crockpot and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Plate the Hawaiian chicken over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, colorful finish.
Notes
- Using chicken thighs ensures the meat remains juicy and tender during slow cooking.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- If you prefer a less sweet dish, reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly.
- Serve with steamed white rice, brown rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker recipe, pineapple chicken, easy dinner, sweet and savory chicken
