Description
This Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken Recipe brings the tropical flavors of pineapple and soy sauce together with juicy chicken for a dish that’s both sweet and savory. It’s a perfect family meal that’s easy to prepare and can be left to cook while you enjoy your day.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup pineapple juice
1 can 8 oz pineapple chunks drained
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Salt & pepper to taste
Cooked rice for serving
Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crock pot.
- In a bowl, mix together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Add the drained pineapple chunks and sliced red bell pepper on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry, then stir it into the sauce in the crock pot and let it thicken for 10 minutes.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir well, and serve over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, feel free to add more spices like chili flakes or a splash of rice vinegar for a tangy kick. This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Sweet Hawaiian, Crock Pot, Chicken, Recipe, Easy Dinner, Pineapple