Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory that transforms your family dinners into tropical getaways. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken breasts simmered with juicy pineapple, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger. Perfect for busy days or festive gatherings, this recipe allows you to simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot and let it do the work. The result? A succulent and flavorful meal that pairs beautifully with rice or your favorite sides. Enjoy the rich flavors of Hawaii right at your table with minimal effort!
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 crockpot.
- Top with pineapple chunks.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with forks and mix in a cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg