Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful slow-cooked dish that blends the tropical flavors of pineapple and the savory depth of soy sauce. This recipe creates tender, juicy chicken coated in a glossy, sticky sauce that’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining. Easy to make and packed with bold flavors, it’s a surefire hit!
Ingredients
Chicken: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Pineapple: 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, with juice reserved
Soy Sauce: ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
Brown Sugar: ⅓ cup
Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
Ginger: 1 teaspoon, grated
Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon (optional, for thickening)
Water: 2 tablespoons (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
Green Onions: Chopped, for garnish
Sesame Seeds: Toasted, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken in an even layer at the bottom of your crockpot.
Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice (reserve chunks for later), soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Combine: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well coated.
Cook: Set the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Remove the chicken and transfer the liquid to a saucepan. Heat over medium, and whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) until the sauce thickens.
Add Pineapple: Stir the reserved pineapple chunks into the thickened sauce or directly into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve: Return the chicken to the sauce, coat thoroughly, and serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor.
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
- Category: Global Flavors
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg