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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
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Instructions
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Place the crushed pineapple with juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
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Place the chicken in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over and turn to coat.
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Cook on low 4 hours or on high 2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
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Serve over rice and top with extra sauce. Instructions to thicken the sauce if desired are below.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Sear Before Slow Cooking 🔥Quickly sear the chicken in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side before adding to the slow cooker to develop a flavorful crust and lock in juices.
- Fresh Ginger Peak Flavor 🌿Add freshly minced ginger in the last 30 minutes of cooking rather than at the start to preserve its bright, peppery notes from being diluted by long heat exposure.
- Pineapple Juice Reduction 🍍Reserve the pineapple juice separately and add it gradually while cooking to control sweetness, using the crushed pineapple chunks only in the final hour to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Mix Chicken Cuts Strategically 🍗Place chicken thighs on the bottom of the slow cooker and breasts on top since thighs require longer cooking; this ensures both reach perfect tenderness simultaneously.
- Sauce Thickening Finish 🥢In the final 15 minutes, create a slurry with cornstarch and water, stir into the pot, and switch to high heat to achieve a glossy, restaurant-quality sauce without overcooking the meat.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Carb
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