Description
This Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Tender Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken Thighs simmered with juicy pineapple, onions, and a mix of honey, soy sauce, and ginger create a mouthwatering dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken Thighs (bone-in and skin on)
- 2 cups pineapple, cut into 1” chunks
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1” chunks
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1” chunks
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: Using a skillet or the cast aluminum slow cooker insert, brown Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken Thighs on both sides for 3-5 minutes over high heat, then remove them from the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add pineapple and onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Mix honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and garlic into the slow cooker.
- Cook the Chicken: Carefully add Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken Thighs back into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add cornstarch mixed with water to the slow cooker along with bell peppers. Cook an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with rice. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken, Foster Farms Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe
