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!
1/2c.brown sugar*edited from the original recipe, which called for 1 cup
3/4c.ketchup
1Tbsp.soy sauce
4garlic clovesminced
1 1/2tsp.worcestershire sauce
1tsp.salt
1/2tsp.pepper
1/2tsp.onion powder
1/2tsp.ginger
Instructions
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; set aside.
Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chopped onion and saute until onion begins to brown.
Stir in 1/4 c. flour.
Add pineapple juice mixture to the skillet with the butter, onion and flour. Bring to a boil.
Boil, stirring, 10-15 minutes or until sauce is thick.
Place chicken in slow cooker and cover with sauce.
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.
Notes
Based on readers' comments, I updated the recipe on 8/11/17 by increasing the cooking time on the sauce prior to adding it to the slow cooker.