Description
Tender slow-cooked chicken simmered in a sweet and savory pineapple-soy sauce with bell peppers and onions, creating a tropical-inspired, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
1 cup diced onion
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Cooked rice, for serving
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until well combined.
- Layer diced bell peppers and onions over the chicken.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is coated.
- Scatter pineapple chunks over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1–2 tablespoons water and stir in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Chicken breasts can be substituted for a leaner option.
Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for extra heat.
Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
