Name: Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup pineapple juice (preferably unsweetened); 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari); 2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening); 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1–2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)

Description

An elegant take on comfort cooking, this Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken features a tender, slow-cooked chicken in a glossy brown-sugar–pineapple glaze.

Ingredients

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2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup pineapple juice (preferably unsweetened)
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1–2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)

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Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat a tablespoon of neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the thighs for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
Transfer the seared chicken to the crockpot and scatter the sliced onion over the top.
In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is done.
Remove the chicken to a serving dish and keep warm.
Strain the crockpot liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce is glossy and syrupy.
Return the chicken to the sauce and spoon to glaze or serve sauce alongside.

Notes

Serve with steamed jasmine or coconut rice and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 120mg