Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and vibrant bell peppers, all simmered in a tangy glaze. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this dish promises restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. Just set it and forget it, and enjoy the warm tropical aromas wafting through your kitchen. Serve it over rice or noodles for a comforting meal that will transport you to paradise with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice bell peppers and onions.
- In a crockpot, combine chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, onions, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and rice vinegar. Stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Customize by adding snap peas or using coconut aminos for a gluten-free option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.