Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is a delightful, easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory pineapple glaze. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a taste of the tropics right from your kitchen. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic, resulting in juicy, flavorful chicken that your family and friends will love. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks (drained)
Instructions
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, then add drained pineapple chunks and sliced red bell pepper.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the sauce using cornstarch mixed with water, cooking on high for an additional 15 minutes.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and coat with sauce for another 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg