Name: Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces crushed pineapples in juice; 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 small clove garlic; 1.5 pounds chicken breasts; 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

This Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. The sweet and savory flavors of the sauce, combined with the tender and juicy chicken, make for a truly delicious dinner. Plus, the fact that it can be made in the crock pot means that it’s easy to prepare and requires minimal clean-up. Music to my ears! Give this recipe a try and enjoy a hassle-free dinner that everyone will love.

Dinner

4 h 10 m

American

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

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Ingredients

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

8 ounces crushed pineapples in juice

½ cup low sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons honey

1 tbsp fresh gingergrated

1 small clove garlicminced

1 ½ pounds chicken breastsbone-in and skinless

1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the crushed pineapple with juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a large bowl and whisk to combine.

Place the chicken in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over and turn to coat.

Cook on low 4 hours or on high 2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.

Serve over rice and top with extra sauce. Instructions to thicken the sauce if desired are below.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry Before Cooking 🧻
Pat chicken thighs and breasts completely dry before adding to the slow cooker to prevent excess moisture that dilutes the sauce and prevents proper browning if seared first.
Sear Chicken for Depth 🔥
Quickly sear chicken in a hot skillet before slow cooking to develop a flavorful golden crust that adds richness and complexity to the final dish.
Fresh Ginger Timing ✨
Mince fresh ginger finely and add half at the start of cooking and half in the last 30 minutes to maintain vibrant ginger flavor without it becoming overpowering or bitter.
Use Thighs Over Breasts 🍗
Prioritize chicken thighs as they contain more fat and stay incredibly moist during long slow cooking, while breasts can dry out—use thighs primarily and add breasts only halfway through.
Thicken at the End 🥣
Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking to achieve a luxurious glaze without the watery texture of raw pineapple juice.