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Best Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken thighs, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and a sweet-savory sauce. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe delivers tropical flavor with minimal prep and is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks with juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, honey, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  2. Add chicken thighs and diced bell pepper to the crockpot.
  3. Pour sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice, and add pineapple chunks to the crockpot.
  5. Whisk reserved pineapple juice, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth, then pour into the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook to prevent dry chicken. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.