Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful blend of juicy chicken and tropical flavors that creates a comforting yet exotic meal. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce of pineapple, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles to enjoy a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and drain the pineapple if using canned.
- In the crockpot, combine the chopped chicken and pineapple.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar; pour over the chicken mixture.
- Stir gently to combine and cover the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg