Description
This Crockpot Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is a tropical-inspired, set-it-and-forget-it meal featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a sweet-savory sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and yields delicious leftovers.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, with juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Add chicken pieces to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour in the pineapple chunks along with their juice.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Pour over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- 30 minutes before serving, whisk cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
- If using bell peppers, add them now to keep them crisp-tender.
- Once the sauce has thickened, serve the chicken over white rice or noodles with extra sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a brighter flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar if desired.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
