Description
This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a flavorful blend of spices to create a sweet and savory Hawaiian-inspired meal. The addition of bell pepper and onion adds a fresh crunch, making it a complete and satisfying dish that pairs wonderfully with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
Instructions
- Place chicken in crockpot: Arrange the chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of your crockpot to create a solid base for cooking.
- Add sauce ingredients: Pour the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger powder over the chicken.
- Combine the ingredients: Use a spoon or spatula to gently stir the sauce ingredients together, ensuring the chicken is coated well but not disturbed too much.
- Add vegetables: Layer the sliced bell pepper and onion on top of the chicken and sauce mixture.
- Slow cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks, then return the shredded chicken back to the crockpot to soak up extra sauce.
- Serve: Spoon the sweet Hawaiian chicken over cooked rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a flavorful and filling meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred for juicier meat.
- Adjust the brown sugar for sweetness to your taste.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a touch of heat.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or snap peas for an extra veggie boost.
