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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Family Meals

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy, family-friendly dish combining tropical flavors in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 can pineapple chunks fresh or canned in juice
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey/maple syrup for lighter option
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 3 cloves minced garlic fresh or jarred
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to spice preference
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch omit if a thinner sauce is preferred

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by greasing the inside of your crockpot with a touch of oil and place the chicken breasts at the bottom, laying them flat.
  2. Add the pineapple chunks directly over the chicken, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the whisked sauce over the chicken and pineapple, coating everything well.
  5. Cover the crockpot and set to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Check for doneness around the 4-hour mark.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it into bite-sized pieces with two forks.
  7. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the cooking juices. Turn the setting to high and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir well to coat in the sauce.
  9. Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over rice or in tacos, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Thaw chicken completely before cooking for best results. Adjust sweetness and thickness to taste.

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