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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth

Delicious Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken featuring tender chicken in a tangy pineapple soy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Can substitute with thighs for richer flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Use fresh juice for added brightness.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or coconut sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Canned or fresh, retain juice for the sauce.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh garlic for stronger flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Substituting with fresh ginger will enhance flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is a great corn-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Water For creating a slurry to thicken sauce.
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions For freshness and color.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Adds an elegant finish.
  • to taste Other Veggies Snap peas or bell peppers for extra crunch.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer without overcrowding.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Pour the sauce over chicken, ensuring it is fully coated.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Prepare the Slurry: Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Add slurry to the sauce, stir well and cook for additional 10-15 minutes on high until thickened.
  7. Shred and Combine: Return chicken to slow cooker and shred if desired, mixing well with the sauce.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Spoon chicken and sauce over rice or noodles, garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish makes fantastic leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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