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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is Delicious!

A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken, perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can 20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple chunks with juice, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers on top of the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Before serving, shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
  7. Serve the Hawaiian chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the sauce mixture.
  • Substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed to prevent drying out.

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