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Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
4.8 from 39 votes

Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

Everyone’s takeout favorite made right in the crockpot! The chicken is SO TENDER and JUICY bursting with so much flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
7 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce reduced sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks juices reserved
  • 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple juices reserved, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set chicken aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, Sriracha, garlic and ginger.
  4. Place chicken thighs into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in pineapple juice mixture. Top with pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple and reserved juices.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, basting every few hours.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Stir in cornstarch mixture, bell pepper and onion into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30-60 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
  7. Serve chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and parsley, if desired.