Description
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken offers a delicious escape to the tropics with its sweet and savory flavor profile. Tender chicken thighs soak up a delightful sauce made from fresh pineapple, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this easy recipe combines minimal prep time with maximum taste, making it a go-to choice for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- For Garnish: 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice green onions.
- Layer chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Add pineapple chunks, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey on top.
- Stir gently to coat chicken evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; stir into the slow cooker for the last 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken overnight. - Substitute mango for pineapple or add jalapeños for a spicy twist. - Pair with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.