Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Delight Recipe
This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, perfect for serving over rice.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 piece bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- cooked rice for serving
- chopped green onions for garnish
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Layer sliced bell pepper and onion on top of the chicken.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, then add pineapple chunks on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
- Serve the mixture over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh pineapple juice.