Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• salt
• pepper
• 2 red bell peppers sliced, seeds removed
• 1/2 c. yellow onion, diced
• 2 c. fresh pineapple, cubed*
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 t. freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 c. brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 3 T. soy sauce or tamari
• 2 T. honey
• 2 T. corn starch or arrowroot
• 2 T. water
• 2 T. chopped green onions, or to taste
• cooked rice or vegetables, for optional serving