Description
A tropical-inspired slow cooker dish made with tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy Crockpot Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is flavorful, family-friendly, and pairs perfectly with rice or veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Add the chicken pieces into the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, stir in the bell peppers and pineapple chunks.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth, then stir into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Cover again and cook for the final 30 minutes.
- Once sauce is thickened and chicken is tender, serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts for a leaner version.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Include extra vegetables like snap peas, onions, or carrots for variety.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
