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Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe for Effortless Family Dinners

Discover the Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe, a hassle-free dish for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken in a sweet-savory sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Choose thighs for juiciness
For the Sweet Sauce
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned packed in juice
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free tamari if needed
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adjust to taste or substitute with honey
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Minced; ground ginger can be a substitute
For the Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients by mincing garlic and ginger, and chopping chicken into chunks.
  2. Layer chicken in the crockpot, followed by pineapple, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour soy sauce over the mixture and sprinkle brown sugar. Adjust sweetness to preference.
  4. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken and return it to the pot, mixing well.
  7. Serve over rice, quinoa, or in tortillas, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Great for busy weeknights or gatherings. Adjust sweetness based on preference.

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