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Easy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 3/4 lb to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • - 20 oz can of pineapple chunks with juice
  • - 1 to 4 tbsp of soy sauce
  • - 1 cup to 4 tbsp of barbecue sauce
  • - 1 to 2 bell peppers chopped (red, green, or yellow)
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - Cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • - Orange juice or water optional, for thickening

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions:
  • Begin by chopping the bell peppers into bite-size pieces. You can choose any color you prefer—red, green, or yellow will all work well.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any other spices you enjoy. This step enhances the flavor of the chicken before it cooks in the sauce.
  • In your slow cooker, combine the seasoned chicken, pineapple chunks (along with their juice), soy sauce, and barbecue sauce. Stir to guarantee that the chicken is well coated with the sauce and surrounded by the pineapple.
  • Set your slow cooker to cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 2.5 hours. If possible, flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time to allow for even distribution of flavors.
  • Once the chicken is cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), you can thicken the sauce if desired. To do this, mix cornstarch with a little orange juice or water and stir it into the sauce. Allow it to cook for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Chicken over white or brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges for extra flavor. The use of sugar-free barbecue sauce helps keep the dish light and healthy.