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Easy Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Chicken Recipe with Pineapple Rice

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A sweet and sticky honey teriyaki chicken slow-cooked to tender perfection, served with flavorful pineapple rice. This hands-off crockpot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers a comforting, tropical twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup (113 g) honey
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup (165 g) pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) jasmine rice
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until honey dissolves well.
  2. Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and place evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Drain pineapple chunks and scatter them over the chicken.
  4. Pour the honey teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple, coating everything evenly.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  6. About 20 minutes before chicken is done, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
  7. Add rice and chicken broth or water to a rice cooker or pot; stir in ½ cup drained pineapple chunks (optional). Cook according to rice cooker instructions or simmer covered for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  8. Shred chicken directly in the crockpot with two forks and mix with sauce.
  9. Serve shredded chicken over pineapple rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  10. If sauce is too thin, turn crockpot to high and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juiciness. Drain pineapple chunks to avoid watery sauce. Fresh ginger is preferred for best flavor. To thicken sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir in 15-20 minutes before serving on high heat. Cook rice separately to control texture. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey teriyaki chicken, pineapple rice, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, sweet and savory chicken

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