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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Bursting with Tropical Goodness

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken with a luscious sauce for a tropical dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Use fresh juice for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adjust for sweetness preference
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with gluten-free tamari if needed
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Canned for convenience
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, arranged in a single layer.
  2. Mix the Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Coat the Chicken with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Prepare the Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes on high.
  7. Shred or Serve the Chicken Whole: Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces or serve whole.
  8. Plate and Garnish: Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh pineapple juice for best results and avoid overcooking the chicken. Customize with vegetables if desired.

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