Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is a delightful tropical dish that transforms your dinner table into a paradise of flavors. This easy slow-cooker recipe features tender chicken bathed in a luscious pineapple glaze, making it a hit for both busy weeknights and family gatherings. With minimal prep time, you can toss everything into the slow cooker and enjoy quality moments with your loved ones while dinner cooks to perfection. The sweet and savory combination appeals to all ages, ensuring that everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 cups rice (Jasmine or coconut rice recommended)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Green onions (optional garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger (if using). Mix well until dissolved.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and add sliced red bell pepper on top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and keep warm. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then stir into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with pineapple chunks, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg