Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful, tropical-inspired dish that your family will love. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a sweet and savory sauce of pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a potluck contribution, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or on Hawaiian rolls for sliders—there’s no wrong way to enjoy this comforting meal. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a crockpot, you can sit back and let the flavors meld beautifully while you go about your day.
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 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- 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 sauce over chicken and pineapple.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with forks and mix cornstarch with water; add to the pot to thicken the sauce.
- Cook on high for an additional 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg