Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

This Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken is sweet and smoky and slow cooked to perfection. It makes a great sandwich, and is perfect for family dinners, parties, game day, or anytime you're looking for something super easy & incredibly delicious!

 Prep Time 30 minutes

 Cook Time 8 hours

 Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes

 Servings 12

 Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 c. pineapple juice
• 1/2 c. brown sugar *edited from the original recipe, which called for 1 cup
• 3/4 c. ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 1/2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. ginger

Instructions

1.     Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, worcestershire sauce, and spices in a large measuring cup or mixing bowl. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated, then set aside.

2.     Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3.     Add chopped onion and saute until onion begins to brown.

4.     Stir in 1/4 c. flour.

5.     Pour pineapple juice mixture into skillet and boil, stirring, 10-15 minutes or until sauce is thick.

6.     Place chicken in slow cooker and cover with sauce.

7.     Cook on low heat 8 hours.

*If sauce is not as thick as you'd like it to be, you can prop open the lid and let some additional liquid evaporate before shredding and serving.

*Note: sauce will thicken further as it cools.

source    www.lemontreedwelling.com

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