Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken transforms your family dinners into tropical getaways with its juicy chicken and luscious pineapple glaze. This easy, one-pot dish combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory sauce, making it perfect for any occasion. Slow cooking infuses every bite with irresistible flavor while the delightful aroma fills your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around the table. Serve it over fluffy rice or with vibrant sides for a complete meal that appeals to both kids and adults. Enjoy effortless cleanup and delicious leftovers that make weekday meals a breeze.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups rice
Instructions
- Prepare the red bell pepper by cutting it into thin slices and mince the garlic cloves.
- In your slow cooker, layer the chicken at the bottom. Pour in the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Top with sliced red bell pepper.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water until smooth; stir this into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve the chicken over fluffy rice with sauce poured over it and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in pineapple juice and soy sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.