Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tropical delight that transforms your dinner table into a festive island getaway. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered with sweet pineapple, savory soy sauce, and aromatic ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, each bite bursts with flavor, leaving your family and friends asking for seconds. Simply throw the ingredients in your crockpot and let the magic happen while you relax.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple juice (100% juice)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Dice garlic and grate ginger. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Layer chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks and stir to coat with sauce.
- Serve over rice or quinoa and drizzle extra sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg