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A vertical, top-down shot of a black slow cooker filled with glazed chicken thighs and large, juicy yellow pineapple chunks. The chicken is a deep mahogany color, glistening with a thick, sweet sauce and garnished with a generous sprinkle of white sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions. Visible pieces of translucent onion are nestled in the rich, dark brown braising liquid.

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

A vibrant, tropical one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs and juicy pineapple chunks simmered in a glossy brown sugar and soy glaze. A perfect balance of sweet and savory for an instant island getaway.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Slow Cooker Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned in juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • Garnish: Sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Prep: Place the chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the pineapple chunks and sliced onions.
  2. Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH for 2–3 hours) until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  4. Thicken (Optional): For a glossier, thicker sauce, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir it into the pot 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve: Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot over a bed of fluffy white rice.