Effortless Tropical Hawaiian Crock-Pot Chicken (Print Version)
Enjoy tender Hawaiian Crock-Pot Chicken with pineapple and bell peppers. This easy slow cooker recipe brings tropical flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 480 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 495 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Dietary: Dairy-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Tropical Island Base
01 -
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 -
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
03 -
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
04 -
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
→ Sweet & Savory Luau Glaze
05 -
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 -
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 -
1/4 cup rice vinegar
08 -
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
09 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 -
1 tsp sesame oil
→ Finishing Touches & Freshness
11 -
2 tbsp cornstarch
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1/4 cup cold water
13 -
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
14 -
1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
15 -
Salt and black pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Season 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salt and black pepper for your Effortless Tropical Hawaiian Crock-Pot Chicken. Core, seed, and chop 1 red bell pepper and 1/2 yellow onion. Grate 2 tbsp fresh ginger and mince 2 cloves garlic, setting them aside for the glaze.
02 -
Place the seasoned 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs into your Crock-Pot. Evenly distribute the chopped 1 red bell pepper and 1/2 yellow onion over the chicken. Pour in the entire 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained, over the other ingredients.
03 -
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, the 2 tbsp fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 tsp sesame oil until well combined. This forms your aromatic Sweet & Savory Luau Glaze.
04 -
Pour the prepared Sweet & Savory Luau Glaze evenly over all the ingredients in the Crock-Pot. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is incredibly tender and easily shredded for your Effortless Tropical Hawaiian Crock-Pot Chicken.
05 -
Carefully remove the cooked 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs from the Crock-Pot and shred them using two forks. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water until a smooth slurry forms. Stir this slurry into the hot sauce remaining in the Crock-Pot.
06 -
Return the shredded chicken to the Crock-Pot, stirring to coat it thoroughly with the thickened sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Garnish your Effortless Tropical Hawaiian Crock-Pot Chicken with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Serve this delicious chicken over steamed white rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal, alongside some roasted broccoli or snap peas.
02 -
For a spicier kick, consider adding 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the Sweet & Savory Luau Glaze in Step 3.
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Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it perfect for meal prep throughout the week.
04 -
While chicken thighs are recommended for their tenderness and flavor, you can substitute 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Reduce cooking time slightly to prevent them from drying out.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
6-quart slow cooker
02 -
Measuring cups
03 -
Measuring spoons
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Whisk
05 -
Cutting board
06 -
Knife
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 430 kcal
Total Fat: 18 g
Total Carbohydrate: 36 g
Protein: 31 g