Description
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics. This effortless recipe features tender chicken simmered in a mouthwatering blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic, creating a fragrant aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish promises to impress both family and friends without any fuss—just set it and forget it. Serve it over rice or in tortillas for an unforgettable meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 3 green onions, chopped for garnish
- 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh if available)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and slicing the chicken into even pieces.
- In the crockpot, layer the chicken breasts at the bottom followed by pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, garlic, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
- Pour pineapple juice over the mixture; gently stir to combine without disturbing the layers too much.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the pot to thicken the sauce.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken or serve whole with a sprinkle of green onions on top. Enjoy with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg