Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Delivers Tropical Flavor!
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A delicious and easy recipe for Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table.
- Author: Lorenzo Bonucci
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on LOW or 2½-3½ hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 5-6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, undrained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions, for garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional
- Place the chicken in the crockpot.
- Add the pineapple chunks with their juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper.
- Stir gently to coat the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Remove the chicken and shred or slice it.
- Mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir it into the sauce in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for another 10–15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg