Description
Indulge in the flavors of the tropics with these Hawaiian Chicken Thighs, a perfect blend of tender chicken and a sweet-savory pineapple sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is ideal for family dinners, festive gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a delightful meal. The caramelized pineapple rings add an enticing touch, ensuring it’s not just about taste but also presentation. With minimal prep and a slow cooker doing the hard work, you’ll have more time to enjoy your company while serving up a dish everyone will rave about.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple rings
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper on both sides.
- Drain pineapple juice into a bowl and refrigerate rings.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- Transfer seared chicken to a slow cooker and mix reserved juice with brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic; pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Broil chicken with pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes for caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (about 180g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added spice, include crushed red pepper flakes in the sauce. Marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight for deeper flavor. Serve over coconut rice or alongside grilled vegetables for a complete meal.