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SWEET HAWAIIAN CROCK POT CHICKEN

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken for Family-Favorite Dinners

This Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken combines juicy chicken with a luscious pineapple glaze for a family-friendly dinner that's easy and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 405
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Recommended for tenderness
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Consider using juice from canned pineapple for extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Regular or low-sodium based on preference
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed for richer caramel color
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for aromatic kick
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Optional if not a fan of ginger
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Use as garnish
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Thinly sliced
For Thickening the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water
For Serving
  • 4 cups Rice Jasmine or coconut rice recommended
  • Salt & Pepper To taste
  • Green Onions Optional garnish
  • Sesame Seeds Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from chicken and season with salt and pepper. Place in bottom of slow cooker.
  2. Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl for glaze.
  3. Pour the sauce over chicken, topping with pineapple chunks and bell pepper. Ensure chicken is mostly submerged.
  4. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove chicken, mix cornstarch and water, then add to sauce in slow cooker and cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken.
  6. Return shredded chicken to sauce for 5 minutes then serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and great for meal prep. Adjust flavors to suit your taste, and experiment with additional vegetables if desired.

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