Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful blend of tropical flavors that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary escape. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a sweet and savory sauce made from pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger. With minimal prep time, you can set your slow cooker and enjoy the enticing aroma that fills your kitchen as it cooks. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner for two, this recipe is not only delicious but also versatile enough to serve over rice, in tacos, or alongside fresh vegetables. Experience the taste of Hawaii with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot and top with pineapple chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple in the crockpot. Cover with the lid.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using forks and return it to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth; stir into the sauce and cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg