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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for a Tasty Family Feast

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken combines succulent chicken breasts with a luscious blend of pineapple and savory soy sauce, perfect for a family feast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice can replace with orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce substitute with gluten-free tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 can crushed pineapple undrained
  • 3 cloves minced garlic fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or use fresh ginger
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Thickening the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch combine with water to make slurry
  • 1/4 cup water
For Garnishing
  • to taste sliced green onions optional
  • to taste sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your slow cooker in a single, even layer.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir until the brown sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and set it aside. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker. Turn the heat to high and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Shred the chicken with two forks if desired, or leave the breasts whole and return to the slow cooker with the thickened sauce.
  8. Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over rice, quinoa, or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be easily customized with vegetables or alternative grains.

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