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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

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This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken brings the tropical flavors of pineapple and savory soy sauce together with tender chicken, all cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker. It’s perfect served over rice for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (from a 20-ounce can of pineapple chunks, reserve chunks for later)
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • â…“ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of heat)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  2. Assemble in Crockpot: Place the diced chicken, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to ensure everything is well coated.
  3. Add Pineapple Chunks: Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice if you haven’t already. Add the pineapple chunks to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, in a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  6. Serve: Once the sauce has thickened, serve the Sweet Hawaiian Chicken over cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, ensure that the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce used are gluten-free.
  • Adjust the sweetness or saltiness by modifying the amounts of brown sugar and soy sauce to suit your taste.
  • Adding the red pepper flakes is optional but provides a nice balance to the sweetness of the dish.

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