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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Enjoy this easy, hands-off Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken dish with juicy chicken thighs, bell peppers, and a sweet soy-brown sugar sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Serving Size 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless Thighs stay juicier than breasts.
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium to control salt.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Light or dark.
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic About 3 cloves.
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger Or 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Green onions For garnish.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place them in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Scatter the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers over the chicken. Add the pineapple chunks on top.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the sugar mostly dissolves. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, peppers, and pineapple.

Cooking

  • Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender enough to shred with a fork.
  • Before serving, skim any excess fat if needed. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

For a more pronounced caramelized flavor, briefly broil the finished chicken under the oven for 3–4 minutes before serving. Prepare for different flavors by customizing sauce ingredients or adjusting cooking times.