Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a sweet, savory dish bursting with pineapple and soy flavors. This simple recipe delivers a tropical slow cooker meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 900g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup 150g pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- ½ cup 120ml soy sauce
- ½ cup 100g brown sugar
- ¼ cup 60g ketchup
- 1 tbsp 15ml rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup chopped green onions for garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
Prepare Chicken
- I place 2 lbs chicken in the crockpot for this sweet island dish.
Mix Sauce
- In a bowl, I whisk 1 cup pineapple chunks, ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, and ½ tsp pepper until smooth for this pineapple chicken delight.
Combine and Cook
- I pour sauce over chicken, cover, and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender for this Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken.
Shred Chicken
- I remove chicken, shred with forks, return to crockpot, and let sit on warm for 10 minutes to absorb flavors for this simple recipe.
Serve
- I garnish with ½ cup green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds for this tropical slow cooker meal.