Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the tropics right to your dinner table. This easy, slow-cooked meal features tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made from pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger. It’s a perfect choice for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers. The sweet and savory combination is sure to please everyone, making it a go-to recipe that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.
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, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch with water; stir into crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot; mix well.
- Serve over rice or alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg