Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, shredded chicken with a sweet and savory sauce featuring pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy slow cooker recipe offers a tropical flavor explosion that your family will love. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh veggies for a complete meal. With minimal prep and the ability to customize, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or entertaining guests. Experience the taste of the islands right in your home with this satisfying comfort food!
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
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add pineapple chunks on top.
- In a 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 and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred using forks; return to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth and stir into the sauce in the crockpot.
- Cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg