Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is a delightful dish that effortlessly transports the tropical flavors of Hawaii to your dinner table. Juicy, tender chicken is enveloped in a luscious pineapple glaze, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe shines with its simplicity—requiring minimal prep and ingredients—while delivering a mouthwatering meal that appeals to all ages. Whether served over fluffy jasmine rice or tucked into soft tortillas, this dish provides versatile options for family-friendly dining. Let your slow cooker work its magic as you savor the enticing aroma of this easy-to-make favorite.
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)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the red bell pepper and mince the garlic.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker: Lay chicken at the bottom and pour sauce over it.
- Add vegetables: Top with sliced red bell pepper.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Thicken sauce (optional): Combine cornstarch with water in a bowl and stir into the slow cooker for an additional 30 minutes if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice, garnished with pineapple chunks and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra moisture, use boneless thighs instead of breasts. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor. This dish can be customized by adding veggies like carrots or snap peas during cooking.
