Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly combines tender chicken with a flavorful sauce of pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply seeking an easy weeknight dinner. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result? A delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Serve it over rice or in tacos for a versatile meal that everyone will love!
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
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add pineapple chunks on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix back into the sauce.
- For thicker sauce, combine cornstarch with water in a bowl, then stir this mixture into the crockpot. Cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve over rice or with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 712mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg