Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tropical-inspired dish that brings the flavors of Hawaii to your dinner table with minimal effort. This easy recipe features tender chicken slow-cooked in a delectable blend of sweet pineapple and savory soy sauce, creating a delightful balance that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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 evenly in the crockpot.
- Add pineapple chunks on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred cooked chicken with forks and mix back into the sauce.
- To thicken the sauce, combine cornstarch and water in a bowl; stir into crockpot and cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg