Description
Succulent Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken brings tropical paradise right to your dinner table with a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Rich pineapple and tender chicken create an effortless meal you can enjoy without hours of kitchen prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breast
Fruits and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/3 cup (113 grams) honey
- 1/3 cup (70 grams) brown sugar
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Whisk together tangy pineapple juice, savory soy sauce, rich ketchup, caramelized brown sugar, golden honey, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the vibrant marinade directly over the chicken, coating each piece completely.
- Scatter chopped red bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks across the top of the chicken, distributing them evenly.
- Secure the crockpot lid and let the chicken simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or on high temperature for 3-4 hours until the meat becomes tender and easily pulls apart.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to gently shred the chicken within the flavorful sauce.
- Serve the succulent Hawaiian-inspired chicken over fluffy steamed rice, spooning extra sauce on top for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Check chicken for even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and make the dish more heart-healthy.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for a more tender and juicy result that absorbs flavors better.
- Consider adding a cornstarch slurry at the end to thicken the sauce and create a glossy, restaurant-style finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg