Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
A delightful crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken thighs in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds 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 ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, mix together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and black pepper to create the sauce.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cook to perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): If the sauce needs thickening, remove the chicken when cooked and stir in cornstarch mixed with a little water. Cook for an additional 15 minutes on high until thickened.
- Serve with love: Serve the chicken with rice or vegetables, drizzling the sauce on top.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg