A Hawaiian-style slow cooker dish typically features flavors like pineapple, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar, making it a sweet and savory delight. Here’s a simple recipe for Hawaiian-style slow cooker chicken:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Place the sliced onion and bell pepper (if using) at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Lay the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Serve:
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Enjoy your Hawaiian-style slow cooker chicken! It’s perfect for a tropical twist on a cozy meal.
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