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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Family Feasts

Enjoy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken, a family-friendly dish with tender chicken simmered in tangy pineapple and savory soy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Thickening Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Use for easy shredding.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks Canned or fresh works best.
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup are substitutes.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar can be used.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Grated Ginger Ground ginger is an alternative.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Omit for a milder dish.
For Thickening
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Mix with water to create a slurry.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
  2. Layer the pineapple chunks over the chicken breasts.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and pineapple in the crockpot.
  5. Cover the crockpot and set to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water until smooth, then return the sauce to the crockpot and stir in the cornstarch mixture.
  8. Set the crockpot to high and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  9. Add the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir well to combine, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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