Description
Sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a quick and delicious dish that brings the flavors of the tropics to your table. Juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made from pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar, creating a meal that’s both comforting and full of flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, and it pairs beautifully with rice or tortillas for versatile serving options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, well-drained)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add pineapple chunks on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Pour this mixture over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and stir cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the crockpot. Cook on high for an additional 15 minutes to thicken.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot to coat with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg