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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for Busy Weeknights

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a hassle-free, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken in a luscious pineapple and soy sauce.
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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
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Use frozen chicken for hassle-free cooking.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh juice is a great substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Reduce for a lighter flavor if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Keep it undrained for saucier dish.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic provides a more robust flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger is an excellent alternative.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust according to your palate.
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Mixed with water to create a slurry.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Needed for cornstarch slurry.
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions Adds freshness and color.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Provides a delightful crunch.

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, ground ginger, along with salt and pepper. Whisk these ingredients together.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is generously coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set it aside. Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and let the sauce cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the slow cooker and allow it to soak up the rich flavors for a few more minutes.
  8. Serve your Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete meal. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure even cooking by placing chicken breasts in a single layer. Adjust cooking time for frozen chicken. Mix cornstarch thoroughly before adding to sauce to avoid clumps.

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