Description
This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken thighs infused with a deliciously sweet and savory sauce featuring pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s an easy, hands-off meal ideal for busy days or a comforting dinner with a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Mix until the sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Layer the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well covered.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for about 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this into the crockpot and cover again. Allow to cook for 20-30 minutes more to thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked, serve hot over rice or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for the most tender and flavorful results; chicken breasts can be used but may dry out.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Serve with steamed white rice or brown rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- This dish can also be made in an Instant Pot using the slow cook function or pressure cooking method with adjusted times.
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, sweet chicken recipe, pineapple chicken, easy crockpot dinner