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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Comfort Food

Enjoy a taste of the islands with this Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken, a low-effort meal that combines juicy chicken and a luscious pineapple glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs This cuts provides tenderness and flavor; substitute chicken breasts for a leaner option.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Adds a sweet, tropical flavor; crushed pineapple blended to juice consistency works too.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness and balances savory notes; coconut sugar offers a more tropical twist.
  • 0.5 cup Soy Sauce Delivers umami and saltiness; tamari is a great gluten-free alternative.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Infuses the sauce with aromatic depth; nothing beats fresh garlic over powder for flavor.
  • 0.25 cup Ketchup Introduces sweetness and tang; BBQ sauce can deepen the flavor further.
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Creates a luscious sauce texture; flour can also be a thickening substitute, although it isn’t gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and minced garlic until well combined.
  2. Arrange the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of your crockpot.
  3. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Start Slow Cooking: Cover the crockpot and set to cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  5. Prepare the Thickening Slurry: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce remaining in the crockpot, cover, and cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the crockpot, coating it with the thickened sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge and freeze in portioned airtight containers for up to 2 months.

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