Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful recipe that brings the flavors of the tropics straight to your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken breasts with sweet pineapple and a savory sauce, creating a perfect harmony of taste. Ideal for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal prep, this slow-cooked delicacy requires minimal effort — simply toss your ingredients in the crockpot and let it work its magic. Serve over rice, in tacos, or as a satisfying sandwich filling; the possibilities are endless. Your family and friends will love this comforting dish that promises to impress with every bite.
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
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Top with pineapple chunks.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl; add to the sauce and stir.
- Cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg