Best Hawaiian Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
If you’re craving sweet and sour chicken but don’t want to eat out, this Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is the perfect recipe for you. It’s easily made in the crockpot, freeing up the amount of time you need to spend in the kitchen. It’s also easy to prepare, thanks to the boneless, skinless chicken thighs. We think your family will love the tropical pineapple flavor!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken thighs (you can also use chicken breasts)
- 2 cups diced bell peppers (mix of red, orange, and yellow bell peppers)
- 1 fresh pineapple diced
- Optional green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium recommended
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cut up the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sear the chicken until it browns.
- Add the chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple into the crockpot.
- Add all the sauce ingredients into the crockpot. Mix gently.
- Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or HIGH for 3 hours.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together cornstarch and water.
- Add the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot during the final 30 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!