Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful dish that brings tropical flavors to your table with minimal effort. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a luscious pineapple sauce create a perfect blend of sweet and savory that is sure to impress your family and guests alike. This easy recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles, or even as a filling for tacos, and watch it become a favorite in your household!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts flat in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the sauce over the chicken ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Thicken Sauce: After cooking, remove chicken. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce.
- Final Cook: Return chicken to the cooker and let cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Shred if desired and serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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