Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken, a delightful tropical dish that brings together succulent chicken and a beautiful medley of sweet and savory ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, capturing the essence of sunny beaches right in your home. The tender chicken is infused with zesty citrus and juicy pineapple, making every bite a delicious escape to paradise. Serve it over rice or alongside grilled vegetables for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (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 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- Optional: 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker and add soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, lime zest, pineapple chunks with juice, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- In the last half hour of cooking, mix cornstarch with additional orange juice until dissolved and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Once cooked, serve warm over rice or alongside vegetables, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and slivered almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg