Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
This incredibly easy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe brings the tropical flavors of Hawaii right to your dinner table with just a handful of ingredients! The sweet and tangy sauce combined with tender chicken creates a family-friendly meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or warm summer evenings.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into chunks
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
Optional Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce for extra flavor
Instructions
- Cut your boneless chicken into bite-sized chunks. You can use breast or thigh meat depending on your preference.
- In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place chicken chunks in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and add pineapple chunks.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Optional: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir the cornstarch mixture into the crockpot and cook on HIGH until sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
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Notes
This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. It actually tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld together!
For the most tender results, cooking on LOW for a longer period (6-7 hours) is generally better. However, if you're short on time, HIGH for 3-4 hours still produces delicious results.