Description
A sweet and savory delight that combines tender chicken with pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce for an irresistible tropical flavor. Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a hands-off slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize it with veggies, serve over rice, or enjoy as-is for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
2 lb chicken chunks (white or dark meat, or both)
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium version recommended)
1 medium can pineapple chunks (optional)
1 small onion, chopped (Vidalia onion recommended) (optional)
1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken chunks into your slow cooker.
- Add pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
- Optional: Add pineapple chunks, chopped onion, and green pepper for added flavor.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Serve with sauce over rice or alongside your favorite side dish.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water, and stir it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Add a spicy kick with red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Substitute chicken with pork or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal
