Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the taste of the tropics right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken cooked slowly in a sweet and savory sauce made from pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion, this meal offers a burst of flavor without the fuss. Simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot and let it work its magic while you enjoy time with loved ones. Serve it over rice or in lettuce wraps for a fun twist; you can even customize it with your favorite veggies. Easy to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors, this dish is sure to impress everyone!
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
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add pineapple chunks on top.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Pour the mixture over chicken and pineapple.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using forks and discard excess fat.
- Mix cornstarch with water; stir into sauce in the crockpot.
- Cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes for sauce thickening.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg