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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

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Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting with this easy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken. Juicy chicken slow-cooked in a rich, sweet pineapple sauce makes for a low-effort, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Sauce

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup ketchup

Thickening Slurry

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prep the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and minced garlic until fully blended to create a flavorful cooking liquid.
  2. Layer the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your crockpot.
  3. Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours to allow the chicken to absorb all the sweet and savory flavors while becoming tender.
  5. Remove Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot using tongs and set aside on a plate.
  6. Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry that will thicken the sauce.
  7. Thicken the Sauce: Add the slurry to the sauce remaining in the crockpot, stir well, and cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy, clingy consistency.
  8. Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the crockpot, spoon the thickened glaze over it to coat thoroughly, and serve immediately with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness—they hold up better in slow cooking.
  • For a thicker sauce, allow extra time after adding the cornstarch slurry to simmer uncovered.
  • Want more texture? Stir in pineapple chunks during the last hour of cooking.

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