Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy slow cooker meal with pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar for a flavorful island-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set aside.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
7. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker and stir well to thicken the sauce.
8. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
9. Shred the chicken or leave whole as desired.
10. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture. For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of chili flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: sweet hawaiian crockpot chicken, pineapple chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy dinner