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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken That'll Wow Your Family

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy, flavorful dish perfect for families, combining tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a sweet-savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts ensure freshness for best flavor and texture
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks use fresh or canned (in juice, not syrup)
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium soy sauce is a good alternative
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar maple syrup can substitute for a different sweetness level
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic fresh is recommended but jarred can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger ground ginger can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional heat element; adjust according to taste
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch arrowroot powder can be a gluten-free substitute
  • 4 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the fresh chicken breasts flat at the bottom of your slow cooker. Next, top the chicken with pineapple chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed for maximum flavor.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
  3. Carefully pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple layers in the crockpot. Cover with the lid and set your slow cooker to low and allow it to cook for 4 to 6 hours.
  4. Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot using tongs and shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with a splash of water to create a slurry and stir this mixture into the remaining sauce in the crockpot.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring gently to coat it evenly in the thickened sauce. Serve over jasmine rice, in a tortilla wrap, or alongside a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh chicken breasts for the best flavor and texture; frozen chicken can result in a watery sauce. Monitor the cooking time closely to avoid overcooking.

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