Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Chicken simmering in the crockpot.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy, tropical-inspired slow cooker meal with tender chicken, pineapple, and a sweet-savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners.

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Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian

Keyword: Sweet Hawaiian chicken recipe, Sweet hawaiian crockpot chicken recipes, Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot chicken with pineapple, Sweet hawaiian crockpot chicken with rice

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 4

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 4 25

Servings:

Calories: 315kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 4–6 quart slow cooker
Mixing bowls
Measuring Cups & Spoons
1 Chef’s knife
1 Cutting board

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 yellow onion sliced
3 garlic cloves minced

Sweet Hawaiian Sauce

½ cup pineapple juice fresh or canned
0.33 cup brown sugar packed
¼ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 tablespoon tomato paste for depth (optional)
1 teaspoon honey glossy finish (optional)

To Thicken

2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon water cold, to make slurry

Garnish (optional)

2 green onions sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Chop chicken, slice vegetables, and mix sauce
Add chicken, veggies, sauce, and pineapple to crockpot
Cook on LOW 4–5 hrs or HIGH 2–3 hrs
Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken
Let rest 10 min; garnish and serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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