Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

introduction

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy, tasty meal. It uses simple ingredients and a slow cooker. The sauce is sweet and savory with pineapple and soy. You can set it and forget it until dinnertime.

why make this recipe

You make this recipe because it is simple and low work. It feeds a small family and costs little. The crockpot makes the chicken tender. The sweet pineapple and soy sauce give a nice flavor that most people like.

how to make Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Place the sauce and ingredients in the crockpot, add the chicken, and let it cook until the meat is soft. Stir once to mix the flavors. Use low heat for a slow cook or high if you need it faster. Serve over rice or with fresh vegetables.

Ingredients :

• 2 pounds chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger (fresh or ground)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• Cooked rice (for serving)
• Fresh vegetables (for serving)

Directions :

1. In a crockpot, combine the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, ginger, and brown sugar.
2. Add the chicken breasts, bell pepper, and onion.
3. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Serve over cooked rice or with fresh vegetables.

how to serve Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Slice or shred the chicken and spoon the sauce over cooked rice. Add steamed or roasted vegetables on the side. For a lighter meal, serve the chicken on a bed of salad greens.

how to store Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Let the chicken cool to room temperature, then put it in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. To freeze, place in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

tips to make Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

• Use fresh pineapple for a brighter flavor, or canned if you need quick prep.
• Brown sugar can be reduced a bit if you prefer less sweet.
• Cut vegetables in even slices so they cook evenly.
• If the sauce is too thin at the end, remove the chicken and simmer the sauce on the stove to reduce it.
• Check the chicken at the lower end of the time range to avoid overcooking.

variation (if any)

• Add a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice for more tang.
• Mix in a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water at the end and boil briefly to thicken the sauce.
• Use thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
• Add pineapple juice or extra veggies like carrots or snap peas.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
A: Yes. Cook on LOW for a longer time and check that the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.

Q: Can I make this on the stove instead of a crockpot?
A: Yes. Simmer the sauce and chicken in a covered pot over low heat for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and tender.

Q: Is this recipe spicy?
A: No. It is sweet and savory. Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce if you want heat.

Q: Can I reduce the sodium?
A: Use low-sodium soy sauce or dilute normal soy sauce with a little water to lower salt.

Conclusion

For the original source and another simple take on this dish, see Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken | Little Bit Recipes.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy, tasty meal featuring a sweet and savory sauce made with pineapple and soy. Perfect for a small family, this dish is simple to prepare using a slow cooker.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple chunks Use fresh for best flavor.
• 1/2 cup soy sauce Can use low-sodium if desired.
• 1 tablespoon ginger Fresh or ground.
• 1/4 cup brown sugar Can reduce for less sweetness.
• 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced

Serving Suggestions

• as needed servings Cooked rice For serving.
• as needed servings Fresh vegetables For serving.

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a crockpot, combine the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, ginger, and brown sugar.
2. Add the chicken breasts, bell pepper, and onion.
3. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Serving

1. Slice or shred the chicken and spoon the sauce over cooked rice.
2. Add steamed or roasted vegetables on the side.
3. For a lighter meal, serve the chicken on a bed of salad greens.

Notes

Let cool before storing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating. Consider adding rice vinegar or lime juice for tang, or mix in cornstarch to thicken the sauce.