Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken, an effortless and flavorful slow-cooker recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Juicy, tender chicken breasts simmer to perfection in a savory-sweet sauce made from pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic, offering an irresistible blend of tangy and sweet island flavors. The finishing touch is a thickened glaze, created with a cornstarch slurry, that evenly coats each piece of chicken to deliver a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a pop of texture and color, and serve with fluffy steamed rice or fresh vegetables for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. This recipe is a must-try for fans of Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, and it’s as simple as setting your crock pot and letting the magic happen. Keywords: Sweet Hawaiian Chicken Recipe, Crock Pot Chicken, Slow Cooker Dinner, Pineapple Chicken, Hawaiian-Inspired Meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks with their juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until well mixed.
Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken in the crock pot, ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
Once the chicken has cooked, carefully remove it from the crock pot onto a plate and cover to keep warm.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce in the crock pot, stirring well. Turn the crock pot to high and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Return the chicken to the crock pot to coat with the thickened sauce.
Serve the chicken warm, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Pair with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5280 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.2 g | ||
| Protein | 231.3 g | 463% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3052 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
