Sweet Hawaiian Chicken (Print)
Tender chicken simmered with pineapple and bell peppers in a sweet-savory sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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900 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 can (570 g) pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 yellow bell pepper, diced
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240 ml barbecue sauce
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120 ml soy sauce
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50 g brown sugar
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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30 g cornstarch
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60 ml cold water
→ For Serving
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Cooked rice
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Chopped green onions
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Sesame seeds
# Directions:
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Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Distribute the drained pineapple chunks, diced red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper evenly over the chicken.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic until thoroughly combined.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Add this slurry to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate.
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Stir all ingredients together and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
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Serve the sweet Hawaiian chicken over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving, which helps it to further thicken and intensify the sweet-savory profile.