Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe
A quick and flavorful sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken recipe that’s perfect for family meals. Slow-cooked with pineapple and savory seasonings, this dish is both tender and delicious.
Equipment
- Crockpot/Slow Cooker
- Measuring Cups
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds optional
- ½ tablespoon chopped green onions optional
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add the pineapple chunks on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with a fork and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
- To thicken the sauce, you can remove the chicken and simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes.