Best Healthy Slow Cooker Polynesian Chicken Recipes

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a large skillet over high-heat and add some oil, once hot, sear the chicken pieces until browned.
• Place the thighs in the crockpot.
• Add the rest of the ingredients on top.
• Cover with the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
• During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cornstarch slurry. Close the lid and let it cook for 30 more minutes.
• Serve it warm over some white rice and veggies on the side.

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put chicken breasts into the crock of a slow cooker; top with barbeque sauce, pineapple slices, and soy sauce.
• Cook on High for 4 to 5 hours.

POLYNESIAN PULLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Shred chicken with two forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through., Serve with buns and, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve on buns. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

HEALTHY SLOW COOKER POLYNESIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place chicken on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add all other ingredients into slow cooker, cover.
• Cook on high heat for 4 - 6 hours (or until chicken is cooked through). As slow cooker temperatutres can vary, you may need to cook for more or less time.
• Chicken pieces will break apart durring cooking. Spoon chicken and sauce over rice (and veggies if desired).

SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple chunks in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
• Place carrots, onion, garlic and gingerroot in 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; pour over chicken.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink.
• During last 30 minutes, add pineapple and bell peppers. Increase to high heat setting. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve with rice.