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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken That Will Delight Your Family

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a family-friendly dish packed with tropical flavors and minimal prep time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts for tender and juicy results
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks fresh or canned works perfectly
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium is a healthier alternative
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar feel free to use maple syrup or honey as substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar white vinegar can be used instead if needed
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic enhances taste
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger swap in ground ginger if necessary
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust based on your spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for thickening the sauce

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Top the chicken with pineapple chunks, spreading them evenly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and pineapple.
  5. Cover and slow cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
  6. Shred the chicken with two forks in the crockpot.
  7. Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water until smooth and stir into the sauce.
  8. Switch to high and cover, cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  9. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stir everything together, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, mix the sauce ingredients thoroughly and avoid overcooking the chicken. This dish is great for meal prep and leftovers.

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