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hawaiian crockpot chicken

Tropical Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for Family Bliss

Experience sweet and savory Hawaiian crockpot chicken that transforms any meal into a tropical delight.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs can substitute with chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice fresh pineapple is a great alternative
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a healthier substitute
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce optionally gluten-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced or garlic powder
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers can mix in other veggies like zucchini or carrots

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Next, chop the bell peppers into colorful, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Gather your slow cooker and layer your ingredients.
Mix Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved.
Layer in Crockpot
  1. Place chicken pieces and chopped bell peppers in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the top, ensuring all chicken is coated.
Cook
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Serve
  1. Scoop a serving over fluffy rice, ladle sauce on top, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken in sauce for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor. Check chicken using a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.

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