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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Family Dinners

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful dish combining tender chicken, pineapple, and savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Thickening Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2.5 pounds Chicken Breasts or thighs for extra juiciness
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce use low-sodium for a healthier option
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup as alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice as substitute
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh provides the best aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger or reduce ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to your spice tolerance
For the Pineapple
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks use fresh, canned, or frozen
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or arrowroot powder as alternative
  • 1/4 cup Water for slurry; adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot, ensuring they form an even layer.
  2. Add the Pineapple by evenly layering the pineapple chunks over the chicken in the crockpot.
  3. Mix the Sauce Ingredients in a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Combine Sauce with Chicken and Pineapple by pouring the mixed sauce over the layers in the crockpot.
  5. Cook the Chicken on low heat for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
  6. Shred the Chicken by carefully removing it from the crockpot and using two forks to shred it.
  7. Thicken the Sauce by mixing cornstarch with water to form a slurry and stirring it into the sauce.
  8. Final Cooking for Thickness by covering the crockpot and switching to high heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
  9. Mix and Serve by returning the shredded chicken to the sauce and serving over rice or preferred side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the chicken rest before shredding for better flavor. Use fresh garlic and gradually add cornstarch slurry to avoid clumps.

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