Description
A sweet and savory slow cooker chicken dish with juicy pineapple, perfect for family dinners and meal prep. Easy to make and delicious as leftovers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts (Thighs are juicier and more forgiving.)
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks plus juice (Canned is totally fine.)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (Use tamari for gluten-free.)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (Adjust for low-sugar options.)
- 2 tbsp ketchup or tomato sauce (Adds tanginess to the sauce.)
- 2 cloves garlic (Fresh or jarred, no judgment.)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar (Wakes up the flavors.)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (Optional for thickening sauce.)
- 1 small bell pepper (Optional for additional veggies.)
- 1 small onion (Optional for additional veggies.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Lightly grease your slow cooker or use a liner for easy cleanup.
- Add chicken in a single layer.
- Stir together pineapple (with some juice), soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Pour sauce over the chicken. Add peppers and onion if using.
Cooking
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours for thighs, or 3.5 to 5 hours for breasts, until chicken is tender.
- Optional: Thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with cold water and adding to the sauce. Cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve over rice and spoon extra sauce over everything.
Notes
Best served with steamed jasmine rice or coconut rice. Leftovers make excellent rice bowls, wraps, or tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian