Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that delivers tropical flavors right to your dinner table. The slow cooking process ensures tender chicken bathed in a rich, sweet sauce with hints of pineapple. This dish pairs perfectly with rice or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, making it a versatile and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Equipment

• Crockpot (slow cooker)
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon for stirring
• Serving spoon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

• Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot.

2. Make the Sauce:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple), soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.

3. Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken:

• Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Add the pineapple chunks on top of the chicken.

4. Slow Cook:

• Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.

5. Shred the Chicken:

• Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat.

6. Optional Thickening:

• If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the crockpot and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

• Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over steamed rice, in wraps, or on buns for sandwiches. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro, if desired.

Tips

• Add Veggies: For extra flavor and nutrition, add some sliced bell peppers, onions, or carrots to the crockpot when cooking the chicken.
• Make It Spicy: If you prefer a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some chopped jalapeños to the sauce.
• Leftovers: This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, offering a delicious and hassle-free dinner option. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this dish will become a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or any time you’re craving tropical comfort food. Enjoy!

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is the perfect blend of savory and sweet! Tender chicken slow-cooked with pineapple and a delicious sauce, making it an easy and flavorful dinner.

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Equipment

• Crockpot (slow cooker)
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon for stirring
• Serving spoon

Ingredients

  

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Chicken:
• Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot.
• Make the Sauce:
• In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple), soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
• Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken:
• Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Add the pineapple chunks on top of the chicken.
• Slow Cook:
• Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
• Shred the Chicken:
• Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat.
• Optional Thickening:
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the crockpot and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.
• Serve and Enjoy:
• Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over steamed rice, in wraps, or on buns for sandwiches. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro, if desired.