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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Tender slow cooker chicken in a sweet and tangy pineapple-soy sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights. This easy crockpot recipe delivers restaurant-quality Hawaiian flavors with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6-8 oz each
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low-sodium works well
  • 8 oz crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water cold
  • sliced green onions optional, for garnish
  • sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple with juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through to 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set aside on a plate.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth with no lumps to create a slurry.
  7. If on low heat, switch slow cooker to high. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker with the cooking liquid and stir well. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens noticeably.
  8. Shred the chicken with two forks if desired, then return it to the thickened sauce and warm through for a few minutes for better sauce absorption.
  9. Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over cooked rice or noodles, spooning extra sauce over top. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce mixture for 1-2 hours before cooking. You can add bell peppers or snap peas during the last hour of cooking for added vegetables. Adjust sweetness to taste by using more or less brown sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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