Description
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken is a delightful dish that captures the vibrant flavors of the tropics, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With minimal prep, this recipe features tender chicken simmered in a tantalizing sweet and savory sauce enriched with pineapple and bell peppers. The combination of zesty citrus and rich flavors will impress your family and friends alike. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1–2 inch pieces)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 20oz can pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 red bell pepper (chunked)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (chunked)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 4 tablespoons orange juice (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear chicken pieces in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place seared chicken in the slow cooker. Top with pineapple chunks and juice, followed by bell peppers.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, lime zest, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
- Thicken Sauce: In the last half hour, mix cornstarch with orange juice until dissolved and stir into the slow cooker.
- Serve: Once thickened, serve warm with rice or vegetables and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours on LOW or 3 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg