Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is the ultimate family-friendly dinner that combines tender chicken with a delectable pineapple glaze. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker, let it do the work, and enjoy a satisfying meal served over fluffy rice or in wraps. With its tropical flair and effortless preparation, this dish is sure to become a staple at your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water
- 4 cups Rice (Jasmine or coconut rice recommended)
- Salt & Pepper (To taste)
- Green Onions (Optional garnish)
- Sesame Seeds (Optional garnish)
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks (Use as garnish)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (Thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour in pineapple juice and soy sauce.
- Add brown sugar and minced garlic, stirring gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and mix cornstarch with water; stir this mixture into the cooker juices until thickened.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker along with pineapple chunks and sliced red bell pepper, stirring gently.
- Serve over hot rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For more intense flavor, marinate chicken in pineapple juice and soy sauce overnight. Customize by adding vegetables like snap peas or carrots during the last hour of cooking. Leftovers can be stored easily and reheated throughout the week.