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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

DeShawn Mitchell
This dish combines sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken thighs, pineapple juice, and soy sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs For Tenderness

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless

Pineapple Juice For Sweetness

  • 1 cup pineapple juice canned or fresh
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks optional, fresh, frozen, or canned

Soy Sauce For Umami Flavor

  • 0.5 cup soy sauce regular or low-sodium
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions
 

Quick Prep Steps

  • Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and measure out all sauces and spices.

Creating The Flavorful Sauce

  • In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and spices. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Layering Ingredients In The Cooker

  • Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker, pour sauce over the chicken, and add chopped onion and garlic on top.

Cooking and Shredding

  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours until chicken reaches 165°F. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker to soak up sauce.

Notes

  • 1- Use cold ingredients for flakier biscuits.
  • 2- Taste the apple filling and adjust spices as needed.
  • 3- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
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