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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Family Dinners

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an effortless dish combining tender chicken with pineapple and a savory sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2-3 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks fresh or canned, with juice
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar can substitute with honey or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic fresh recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Grated ginger fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or arrowroot powder as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer.
  2. Sprinkle pineapple chunks evenly over the chicken, adding juice if using canned.
  3. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple, ensuring it's well-coated.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and set aside briefly.
  7. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce until thickened.
  8. Cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until sauce is a silky glaze.
  9. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, mixing well with the sauce.
  10. Serve warm over rice or with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a complete meal, consider pairing with coconut rice or a fresh salad. Adjust spice levels and add veggies like bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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