Hawaiian Slow Cooker Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken thighs (you can also use chicken breasts)
• 2 cups diced bell peppers (mix of red, orange, and yellow bell peppers)
• 1 fresh pineapple diced
• Optional green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Sauce

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium recommended
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice

Cornstarch Slurry

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions 

1. Cut up the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sear the chicken until it browns.
3. Add the chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple into the crockpot.
4. Add all the sauce ingredients into the crockpot. Mix gently.
5. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or HIGH for 3 hours.
6. In a small mixing bowl, mix together cornstarch and water.
7. Add the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot during the final 30 minutes.
8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!