🍍 Crock Pot Sticky Hawaiian Chicken 🍍

Savor the tropical vibes right at your dinner table with this easy, delicious slow cooker dish that promises a delightful burst of flavors with every bite!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 8-ounce cans pineapple rings, undrained
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 medium yellow or sweet onion, coarsely chopped
- Sliced green onion (optional for garnish)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Place the chicken thighs, red bell pepper, and yellow onion into a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and ginger. Chop the pineapple from one can and add it to the mixture, including the juice.
3. Pour this flavorful mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Top with the pineapple rings from the second can.
4. Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 4-6 hours.
5. After cooking, remove the pineapple rings and set aside. Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken.
6. Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the thickened sauce, mixing well to coat.
7. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions if using.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 
- Calories: 310 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fiber: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a less sweet version, reduce the brown sugar by a few tablespoons.
- Add a splash of lime juice for an extra zing!
- This recipe is freezer-friendly. Cool it down and store in freezer-safe containers for a quick meal prep solution.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 4-6 hours | Serving: Serves 6