Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
– ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 1 tablespoon minced ginger
– 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 bell pepper, sliced (red or green)
– 1 onion, sliced
– 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
– Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
Making Sweet and Savory Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is as simple as following these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Add Pineapple: Sprinkle the pineapple chunks over the chicken.
3. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until well blended.
4. Pour Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple in the crockpot.
5. Add Vegetables: Layer the sliced bell pepper and onion on top of the chicken and sauce.
6. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
7. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the sauce and vegetables.
8. Serve: Serve over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with chopped green onions.
These straightforward instructions will guide you in creating a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 23g