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Sweet Hawaiian Chicken: A Flavorful Recipe Experience

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Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar, served over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  3. Add the diced bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  8. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting cooking time as needed.

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