Hawaiian Chicky for the Crockpot

Transform your weeknight dinners with this sweet and savory Hawaiian Chicky for the Crockpot! This easy, low-effort recipe combines tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs with a tropical-inspired sauce loaded with pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of ground ginger for just the right balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Perfectly slow-cooked to perfection, the chicken becomes irresistibly tender, soaking up the rich, flavorful sauce. A quick cornstarch slurry adds the perfect finishing touch, thickening the sauce into a luscious glaze. Serve this crowd-pleaser over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh green onions for a dinner that's bursting with island flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite! Keywords: Hawaiian chicken recipe, crockpot chicken, easy slow cooker meals, pineapple chicken, sweet and savory chicken dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 20 ounces pineapple chunks (with juice)
• 0.5 cups soy sauce
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 cups ketchup
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks (with juice), soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Stir well to create the sauce.

Step 3

Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the crockpot.

Step 4

Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.

Step 5

Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the crockpot and transfer it to a plate. Shred the chicken using two forks if desired, or leave it whole.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce in the crockpot, stirring well to thicken it.

Step 7

Return the chicken to the crockpot, coating it in the thickened sauce. Allow it to cook on LOW for an additional 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 8

Serve the Hawaiian Chicky hot over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2640.9 grams (2640.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3617

Total Fat 103.20g	132%
Saturated Fat 28.10g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1134mg	378%
Sodium 6066mg	264%
Total Carbohydrate 386.70g	141%
Dietary Fiber 11.00g	39%
Total Sugars 123.40g
Protein 271.80g	544%

Vitamin D 64IU	318%
Calcium 362mg	28%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 3720mg	79%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 43.4%