Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
A tropical-inspired dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use high-quality chicken for best results.
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing the onions.
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free) Substitute with cornstarch to make gluten-free.
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, and ground ginger to create the sauce.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions until browned, about five minutes.
- Stir in the flour (or cornstarch) and cook for an additional minute to create a roux.
- Pour the pineapple juice mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the thickened sauce over it, ensuring all the chicken is well-coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat, cooking for about 8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir it into the sauce before serving.
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Notes
Serve over rice, in sandwich rolls, or on salads. Leftovers improve in flavor after a day in the fridge. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.