Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful and simple meal that’s perfect for busy nights or family gatherings. The chicken cooks low and slow in a tangy, sweet sauce made from pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, and spices. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Just toss everything into your crockpot, let it cook, and serve over rice for a tropical-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, with juice)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- Cooked rice for serving
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts in your crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple chunks (with juice), soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger (if using), and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Scatter the sliced red and green bell peppers on top of the chicken and sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the sauce using tongs or a fork. Stir everything together.
- Serve the shredded chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs for a leaner option, but thighs will yield juicier results.
- Add a little heat by stirring in crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This dish is also freezer-friendly for up to 3 months.
- For extra vegetables, add sliced carrots, onions, or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low) or 3 hours (on high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of the recipe, without rice)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg