Here’s a simple, sweet, and savory slow-cooker favorite: Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken. It’s perfect for busy days—just toss everything in the crockpot and let it cook! 🍍🍗
🍍 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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2 lbs boneless skinless Chicken Breast or chicken thighs
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1 cup Pineapple Juice
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1 cup pineapple chunks
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½ cup Brown Sugar
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⅓ cup Soy Sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Ketchup
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Add ingredients to crockpot
Place chicken in the slow cooker. Pour in pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ketchup.
2️⃣ Cook
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Low: 6–7 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
3️⃣ Shred or slice
Remove chicken and shred with forks or slice into pieces.
4️⃣ Thicken sauce (optional)
Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot sauce. Cook on high another 10–15 minutes until thickened.
5️⃣ Combine & serve
Return chicken to the sauce and stir well.
🍚 Serving Ideas
Serve Sweet Hawaiian chicken with:
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White Rice
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Brown Rice
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Steamed broccoli
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Fried Rice
⭐ Tips
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Add sliced bell peppers or onions during the last hour for extra flavor.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds or green onions before serving.
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This dish is great for meal prep and freezes well.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍍 A 4-ingredient Hawaiian chicken crockpot recipe (even easier)
🍗 A baked Hawaiian chicken version with caramelized pineapple glaze.