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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken: A Flavor Burst Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for serving over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice for serving
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until well blended.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over the top.
  3. Add the diced bell peppers and onion to the crockpot, stirring gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir it into the sauce.
  6. Serve the chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a sweeter flavor, add an additional 1/4 cup of pineapple chunks to the crockpot during the last hour of cooking.
  • Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed to prevent drying out.

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