Description
This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken chunks with pineapple, brown sugar, and soy sauce. The sweetness of the pineapple juice and brown sugar blends perfectly with the savory soy sauce, creating a deliciously sweet and savory meal. It’s the perfect dish for a busy weeknight or for feeding a crowd. Whether you prefer white or dark meat chicken, this recipe is sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken chunks (white or dark meat, or both, depending on your preference)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium version can be used)
- 1 medium can pineapple chunks (optional)
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- Green pepper, cut into chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in the Crockpot:
Place the chicken chunks in the slow cooker. Add the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and stir to combine. If you are using the optional ingredients, add the pineapple chunks, chopped onion, and green pepper as well. - Cook on Low:
Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you want a quicker version, you can cook it on high for 3-4 hours. However, the low setting is recommended for the best tenderness. - Check for Doneness:
After the cooking time, check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked and tender. The chicken should easily shred with a fork when done. - Serve:
Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over rice, with steamed vegetables, or even in tacos or wraps.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs.
- If you like extra sauce, you can add a little more pineapple juice or soy sauce to the mixture.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or snap peas for added flavor and nutrition.
- The recipe can be easily doubled for larger crowds or meal prep.
- For a spicier twist, add a diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25mg
- Cholesterol: 75mg