Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-prepare dish that brings the flavors of the tropics right to your table. The combination of tender chicken, tangy pineapple, and a savory-sweet sauce makes it a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) – 1½ to 2 pounds (about 3–4 medium breasts), cut into bite-size pieces
- Pineapple juice – ¾ cup
- Diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained) – 1 cup
- Soy sauce (low-sodium preferred) – ⅓ cup
- Brown sugar – 3 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced) – 3 cloves
- Fresh ginger (grated or minced) – 1 tablespoon
- Sliced green onions – ¼ cup (plus more for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes – ¼ to ½ teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Bell peppers (any color) – 1 to 1½ cups, sliced or diced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped) – 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Make the Sauce: Whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. Add to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Optionally, add diced pineapple and sliced bell peppers.
3. Cooking Time and Settings: For best results, cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
4. Shred or Slice the Chicken: Remove the chicken and shred with two forks or slice as desired, then return it to the crockpot.
5. Garnishing Tips: Garnish with sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro, or sesame seeds.
Notes
Leftover Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can use frozen chicken breasts; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
For gluten-free, substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 30
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 10