Description
A delightful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken infused with tropical flavors of pineapple and soy sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by placing your thighs in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Make the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, minced garlic, and pineapple chunks in a separate bowl.
- Cook on low for about 6-8 hours or high for about 3-4 hours.
- Thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with water and stirring it into the sauce 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve it up! Shred the chicken right in the pot or serve it whole, as desired.
Notes
Pairs well with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables. Can be customized with vegetarian options or spicy additions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Hawaiian Chicken, Slow Cooker, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food