Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken: A Tropical Feast with Minimal Effort

Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). This will form the sweet and savory sauce for the chicken.
Assemble in the Crockpot: Place the chicken thighs into the crockpot and season them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the pineapple chunks and the sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure the chicken is evenly coated.
Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred the Chicken (Optional): For a shredded chicken option, remove the chicken from the crockpot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Serve: Serve the chicken over a bed of cooked rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for an added touch.
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