Description
Hawaiian crockpot chicken brings tropical paradise right to dinner tables with minimal effort. Juicy, tender chicken pieces glazed in sweet pineapple sauce create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in a uniform layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Distribute pineapple chunks and their liquid evenly over the chicken.
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ketchup in a separate mixing container until smooth and fully integrated.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce across the chicken and pineapple, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set to low temperature for 6 hours or high temperature for 3 hours, maintaining consistent heat throughout cooking process.
- After cooking, carefully pull apart chicken using two forks to create tender, succulent shreds.
- Transfer the shredded chicken and pineapple mixture to a serving platter, allowing the juices to mingle and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Accompany the dish with steamed rice or noodles as a complementary base, maximizing the Hawaiian-inspired culinary experience.
Notes
- Prep chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and tender texture throughout the dish.
- Use fresh pineapple chunks for brighter, more vibrant flavor if available, though canned works perfectly fine.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar for lower-sugar diets or adding more for extra caramelization.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like tofu or turkey for diverse dietary preferences while maintaining similar flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg