Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that will brighten up your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a sticky sauce enriched with pineapple, garlic, and ginger. Ideal for family gatherings or busy weeknights, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or can be served in tacos for a fun twist. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy a comforting, flavorful meal without the fuss. Treat your loved ones to this crowd-pleaser that promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.8 lbs Chicken thighs (about 7pcs) bone in, skin on
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil
- 1 onion, large chopped
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 ginger knob julienned
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1½ cup pineapple chunks
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup pineapple juice canned
- 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar firmly packed
- 4 Tbsp ketchup
- 4 Tbsp Tshuyu Soup Base/Oigatsu concentrated
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- ⅛ tsp white pepper
- 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1½ Tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp water
- chopped scallions
- roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sear chopped onion in oil until charred, then set aside.
- Brown chicken thighs in the same skillet for added flavor.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Layer cooked onions at the bottom of the slow cooker; place chicken on top and drizzle with sauce.
- Cook on high for 1.5 hours, glazing occasionally.
- Add slurry and red bell pepper; cook for another 20 minutes.
- Stir in pineapple before serving; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg