Description
A delightful and easy-to-make savory sweet Hawaiian chicken dish cooked in a crockpot, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Sliced green onions (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Bell peppers (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your chicken breasts. You can leave them whole or cut them into smaller pieces if you prefer quicker cooking and easier serving. Place the chicken at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple juice, diced pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring all pieces are well coated in the sauce.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken is ready when it is fully cooked and tender.
- Once done, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce to soak up the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings like green onions or sesame seeds, alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to add bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
- This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg