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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet, tangy pineapple sauce with bell peppers for an easy, flavorful meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keyword: hawaiian food, hawaiian recipe, slow cooker hawaiian chicken
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks, undrained
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Sear the chicken in sesame oil over high heat until browned on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  • If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the final 30 minutes of cooking. Serve hot over rice with extra sauce spooned on top.

Notes

  • Thighs stay juicier than breasts during long cooking
  • Sauce thickens as it cools
  • Adjust sweetness and heat to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg