Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the tropics right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a savory-sweet sauce made with pineapple, soy sauce, and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this slow-cooked meal requires minimal effort—just toss everything in the crockpot and let it develop its delicious flavor while you attend to other tasks. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or on sandwiches for a variety of satisfying meals that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Top with pineapple chunks.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with forks and return it to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch with water; add to the pot and stir well.
- Cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or your favorite side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg