Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of sweet pineapple and tangy teriyaki sauce. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger (fresh or ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for cornstarch mixture)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, chicken broth, minced garlic, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. This will be your sweet and tangy sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the pineapple chunks over the chicken.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker, so check for doneness with a meat thermometer; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you want to thicken the sauce, in a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a cornstarch slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
- Once the chicken is done, shred it using two forks right in the slow cooker, or you can remove it and shred it on a cutting board before returning it to the slow cooker.
- Stir everything together to ensure the chicken is well coated in the sweet Hawaiian sauce.
- Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Enjoy the delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors in this Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken. It’s perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.
