Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful and easy slow-cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight meal, this dish can be garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs for extra color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (average of 6 to 8 hours on low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Additions
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, for spice
- Chopped bell peppers, for color and crunch
Special Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the whole or cut chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot ensuring they lay flat for even cooking.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, diced pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until the sugar completely dissolves and flavors meld.
- Combine & Cook: Pour the pineapple sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, making sure all pieces are coated. Cover with the lid.
- Slow Cook: Set crockpot to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, then stir the shredded chicken into the flavorful sauce to absorb all the juices.
- Serve: Serve the hot Hawaiian chicken garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and optional fresh herbs. Pair with rice or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Chicken can be left whole for shredding later or cut into pieces for faster cooking.
- Add chopped bell peppers or red pepper flakes for extra crunch or spice.
- Use fresh pineapple for a brighter flavor; canned pineapple works well too.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity to control sweetness level.
- Garnishing with fresh cilantro or parsley adds freshness and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 chicken breast with sauce)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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