Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tropical delight that transforms your dinner into a flavorful escape. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce made with sweet pineapple, savory soy sauce, and hints of ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the crockpot does all the work. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or on a fresh salad for a versatile family-friendly meal that everyone will love. Enjoy the taste of Hawaii without leaving your kitchen!
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 of the chicken.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken with forks and mix back into the sauce after thickening with cornstarch and water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg