Description
Discover the sweet‑savory magic of Tropical Hawaiian Crock‑Pot Chicken, a slow‑cooker delight that blends juicy pineapple, grape juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to coat tender chicken thighs. In just a few steps the flavors meld over six‑hour low cooking, delivering melt‑in‑your‑mouth chicken perfect with rice or salad. This hassle‑free recipe brings island sunshine to any weeknight dinner, offering bold taste, easy cleanup, and a comforting tropical vibe. Enjoy island flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Whisk together grape juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken.
- Add pineapple chunks on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or high for 3‑4 hours.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes to the glaze. Browning the chicken first adds extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6‑8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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