Print

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is loaded with tropical flavor. Tender chicken thighs and colorful bell peppers are slow cooked in a thick, sweet, and tangy pineapple brown sugar sauce, then served over rice for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup soy sauce or gluten-free alternative

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 tablespoon minced ginger

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup cornstarch

Cooked rice, for serving

Green onions, for garnish

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Red pepper flakes, for garnish

Instructions

1. Grease a 6-quart crockpot with cooking spray.

2. Whisk pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

3. Pour half of the sauce into the crockpot.

4. Add chicken thighs and bell peppers.

5. Pour remaining sauce over the top.

6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

7. Remove chicken and set aside.

8. Whisk orange juice and cornstarch until smooth.

9. Slowly whisk mixture into the crockpot sauce.

10. Cut chicken into large chunks and return to crockpot.

11. Cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes.

12. Serve over rice with garnishes.

Notes

Nutrition does not include rice or optional toppings.

Chicken thighs produce the most tender results.

Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to four days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://yummyyrecipe.com/sweet-hawaiian-crockpot-chicken/