Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tropical delight that brings the flavors of the islands right to your dinner table. This effortless slow cooker recipe combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple and a savory sauce, making it a favorite for both family gatherings and busy weeknights. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while your home fills with enticing aromas. The dish is incredibly versatile—serve it over rice, in tacos, or on a bed of greens—and loved by kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s packed with protein and nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
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 bottom of the crockpot.
- Add pineapple chunks on top of the chicken.
- In a mixing 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 ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth; stir into the sauce in the crockpot.
- Cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve warm over rice or alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg