Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce, transporting your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this easy slow cooker recipe requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, including pineapple and soy sauce, you can create a meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or even as a sandwich filling for versatile dining options. Whether you’re looking for an effortless weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, this Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken will not disappoint.
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
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Top with pineapple chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the crockpot.
- Thicken sauce by mixing cornstarch with water; stir into the crockpot and cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg