Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken, perfect for a family meal or gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Additions: Sliced green onions, for garnish; Red pepper flakes, for spice; Chopped bell peppers, for color and crunch
- Special Garnishes: Fresh cilantro or parsley; Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken breasts. Leave whole or cut into smaller pieces for quicker cooking. Place them at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, diced pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, coating all pieces.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot, then stir it into the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg