Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is a tropical-inspired dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the islands to your dinner table with minimal effort. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy chicken and a sweet, tangy pineapple glaze, making it a family favorite for busy weeknights or special occasions. Simply drop all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you attend to other things. Serve it over fluffy rice or in tacos for versatile meal options that everyone will love. With its delightful balance of sweetness and savory notes, this dish is sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (for garnish)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 cups rice (jasmine or coconut)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Green onions (optional garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger (if using) until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken; mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth and stir into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
- Shred or slice the chicken and serve over rice, garnished with pineapple chunks and sliced bell pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg