Description

Let your slow cooker transport you to the islands with this irresistible Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken. Juicy chunks of chicken simmer in a savory, sweet pineapple sauce that’s perfect over rice, noodles, or tucked into soft Hawaiian rolls. With minimal prep, no-fuss cooking, and tons of tropical flavor, this dish is one of the easiest dinner ideas you’ll want to make on repeat. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, a healthy snack option, or new food ideas for family dinners, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor with very little effort.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, grated or ground

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut into large bite-sized pieces.

2. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

3. Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it. Stir to coat evenly.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

5. Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add it to the crockpot 30 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.

6. Once thickened and ready, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.

For extra flavor, add chopped bell peppers or onions during the last hour of cooking.

Make a double batch and freeze half for an easy future meal!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Crockpot / Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Hawaiian / American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: easy dinner, crockpot chicken, sweet Hawaiian chicken, slow cooker chicken, pineapple chicken