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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for a Family-Friendly Feast

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken combines juicy chicken with delicious tropical flavors for a delightful family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Use fresh or frozen, adjust cooking time for frozen chicken
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Can substitute with orange juice
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can reduce or swap for sugar alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple Canned, undrained; can use fresh pineapple
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh ideal, garlic powder can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh grated ginger can be used
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For slurry
  • 2 tablespoons Water For slurry
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
  5. Prepare the Thickening Slurry: Remove chicken, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid, turn to high, and cook for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return the Chicken: Mix the shredded chicken into the thickened sauce.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F for safe consumption.

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