Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

why make this recipe

This Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is simple, sweet, and very tender. It cooks slowly and needs little work. If you like easy slow cooker meals, try a simple version like crockpot chicken spaghetti for another weeknight idea.

introduction

This recipe uses pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, and brown sugar to make a sweet tangy sauce. Put the sauce and chicken in the crock pot, cook low, shred the chicken, and thicken the sauce. It makes a quick family meal with little clean up. For more slow cooker comfort food, see this warm crockpot lasagna soup.

how to make Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

Put the sauce over the chicken and cook on low until the meat is very tender. Take the chicken out and shred it. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce to thicken. Return the chicken to the crock pot and stir to coat. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. You can pair this chicken with simple sides like roasted vegetables or try this one-pan baked chicken, potatoes, and green beans for an easy meal combo.

Ingredients :

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Directions :

1. In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot and pour the sauce over them.
3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
4. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it.
5. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; add to the sauce in the crock pot to thicken.
6. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
7. Season with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with chopped green onions.

how to serve Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

Serve over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice. It is also good in sliders or on top of a salad for a warm topping. For a crunchy side, serve with simple fried or baked tenders like potato chip chicken tenders.

how to store Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

Let the chicken cool to room temperature. Put it in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

tips to make Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

• Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor.
• Do not overcook the chicken; check at 4 hours if your crock pot runs hot.
• If the sauce is too thin after shredding, add the cornstarch mix slowly and stir until it thickens.
• Make extra and freeze in portions for quick meals. For more freezer meal ideas, try mini freezer chicken pot pies.

variation (if any)

• Add sliced bell peppers and pineapple chunks in the last hour of cooking for more texture.
• Swap chicken breasts for thighs for richer flavor and more moisture.
• Make it spicier by adding a little sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
A: Yes. Cook time will be longer. Check for doneness and add extra hour or two if needed.

Q: Can I make this on high heat?
A: You can, but low gives better texture. High may dry the chicken.

Q: Can I skip the cornstarch?
A: Yes, but the sauce will be thinner. You can also simmer the sauce in a pan to reduce it.

Q: Is this recipe kid friendly?
A: Yes. The sauce is sweet and mild. Leave out extra spice for kids.

Q: Can I use low-sodium soy sauce?
A: Yes. Taste before adding salt since low-sodium soy may change the final seasoning.

Conclusion

For another take on this flavor, see this version on Show Me The Yummy: Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken – with Pineapple Brown Sugar.

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

A simple and tender sweet Hawaiian chicken dish cooked in a crock pot with a tangy sauce, perfect for easy weeknight meals.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce Can use low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic recommended
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced Fresh ginger recommended

Thickening Agent

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Seasoning & Garnish

• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot and pour the sauce over them.

Cooking

1. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
2. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it.
3. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; add to the sauce in the crock pot to thicken.
4. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Let the chicken cool before storing. It can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and be cautious not to overcook the chicken.