Description
Sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a popular easy recipe that blends pineapple, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar for a sweet‑savory glaze. Perfect for busy families, this slow‑cooker dish yields tender chicken thighs with tropical flavor, ideal for serving over rice or noodles. Quick prep, minimal hands‑on time, and family‑friendly taste make it a go‑to weeknight dinner that feels like a vacation on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or high for 3‑4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and stir it back into the sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor
- sear the chicken thighs briefly before adding them to the crockpot. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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