Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tropical delight that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce made from pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of ginger. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful chicken that pairs wonderfully with rice, salads, or even tacos. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set it in the crockpot and enjoy the enticing aroma as it cooks. Everyone will love this family-friendly meal that transports you straight to paradise with every bite.
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
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and top with pineapple chunks.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch with water; stir into the sauce and cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over rice or your preferred side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg