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Savory Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe Easy Pineapple Peppers Meal

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A fuss-free slow cooker recipe combining tender chicken thighs with sweet pineapple chunks and colorful bell peppers, creating a sweet-savory tropical dish perfect for casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 medium fresh bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
  • 1 can (14 ounces) canned pineapple chunks in juice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Mince garlic cloves. Drain pineapple chunks, reserving the juice.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ground ginger, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and reserved pineapple juice. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Layer the crockpot: Place sliced onions and bell peppers at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Add the chicken: Arrange chicken thighs on top of the peppers and onions. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
  5. Add pineapple chunks: Scatter pineapple pieces over the chicken and sauce.
  6. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is fork-tender and sauce slightly thickened.
  7. Final touches: About 15 minutes before serving, stir gently to combine sauce and veggies. Adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or sugar if needed.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds on top.

Notes

Reserve pineapple juice for the sauce’s tangy sweetness. To thicken sauce, stir in 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water 15 minutes before serving and cook uncovered on HIGH. Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for best tenderness. Adjust seasoning near the end of cooking. Slow cooker liners can ease cleanup. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce and ensure brown sugar is gluten-free certified.

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Keywords: crockpot chicken, Hawaiian chicken, pineapple chicken, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, sweet and savory, bell peppers, pineapple sauce

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