Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken (Print View)

Tender chicken in sweet pineapple sauce with Hawaiian flavors. Easy slow cooker preparation for delicious weeknight meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup pineapple juice
03 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
05 - 1/2 cup ketchup
06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
08 - 2 tablespoons water for slurry
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

→ Vegetables & Fruit

11 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
13 - 1 medium onion, sliced
14 - 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, drained if canned

→ Garnish

15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - Sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - Place chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution for consistent cooking.
02 - Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken. Layer sliced onion, bell pepper pieces, and pineapple chunks on top.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 to 5 hours, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is fork-tender.
05 - Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter using tongs or a slotted spoon. Cover loosely with foil to retain heat.
06 - Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
07 - Transfer cooking liquid from slow cooker to a saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, whisk in cornstarch slurry, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
08 - Pour thickened sauce over chicken and vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce caramelizes into something incredibly addictive while you barely lift a finger
  • Everything cooks in one pot making cleanup almost nonexistent
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day if they last that long
02 -
  • The sauce will taste quite salty before thickening but the cornstarch balances it out perfectly so do not adjust seasoning yet
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often because every peek adds about 15 minutes to your cooking time
03 -
  • If you want extra depth add a teaspoon of sesame oil to the sauce before cooking
  • A splash of sriracha in the sauce gives it a gentle kick that balances the sweetness

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