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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Dinner Bliss

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken blends effortless cooking with tantalizing flavors, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free or coconut aminos if desired
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Use canned in juice, undrained
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh is a great alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved.
  3. Coat Chicken: Pour the prepared pineapple mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Remove Chicken: Use tongs or a slotted spoon to carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer it to a plate.
  6. Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  7. Thicken Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker and let it cook for about 1 minute.
  8. Final Cook: Return the chicken to the slow cooker, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  9. Shred or Slice: Either shred the chicken with two forks into bite-sized pieces or leave it whole.
  10. Serve: Serve your Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This recipe is adaptable for gluten-free diets and is perfect for meal prep with amazing leftovers.

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