Hawaiian Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
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1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice).
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1 red bell pepper, diced.
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1 yellow bell pepper, diced.
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1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite brand).
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1/2 cup soy sauce.
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1/4 cup brown sugar.
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1 tablespoon grated ginger.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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1/4 cup cornstarch.
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1/4 cup cold water.
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Cooked rice, for serving.
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Chopped green onions, for garnish.
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Sesame seeds, for garnish.
# Instructions:
01 -
Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your crockpot.
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Add the pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper on top of 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 well combined.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Add this mixture to the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
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Stir everything 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.