Description
Indulge in the flavors of summer with this Tender Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe. Succulent chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy blend of brown sugar and pineapple juice are slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also creates an irresistible aroma that will have everyone at the dinner table asking for seconds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice (100% juice, no added sugars)
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Chop garlic and grate ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour marinade over them, ensuring even coating.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken from the crockpot. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. Cook on high for an additional 15 minutes to thicken.
- Plate chicken and drizzle with sauce; serve over rice or noodles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg