Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken, a delightful dish that transports you to a sun-kissed paradise with every bite. This easy recipe features juicy chicken thighs simmered in a luscious sweet and savory sauce, perfectly blended with vibrant ingredients like pineapple, bell peppers, and aromatic spices. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this slow-cooked meal requires minimal prep time, allowing you to enjoy your day while it cooks. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside fresh veggies for a satisfying and colorful plate that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1–2 inch pieces)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the chicken pieces until browned on both sides.
- Prepare the slow cooker: Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add ingredients: Layer all remaining ingredients on top of the chicken, ensuring an even distribution.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- Thicken sauce: In the last half hour, mix cornstarch with orange juice until dissolved; stir into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with white rice and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg