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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken: A Tropical Delight in Your Kitchen

weet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, served with jasmine rice and pineapple chunks.
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Make Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken with pineapple, soy sauce, and tender chicken for a simple, flavorful tropical slow-cooked meal.

Ingredients

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To prepare Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken, you’ll need a blend of savory and sweet ingredients that are combined to make a delicious tropical-inspired sauce. What you’ll need:

    • 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)

    • 1 cup of brown sugar packed tightly to provide an intense sweetness

    • 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

    • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into pieces bite-size

These ingredients form the basis for the food. But why stop there? You can add these additional ingredients to enhance the flavor:

    • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped for crunch and color

    • 1 cup pineapple pieces to give you bursts of sweetness

    • 1 carrot cut thinly to give texture

    • 1 teaspoon powdered garlic or chopped garlic to enhance the depth

    • Half teaspoon freshly-cut ginger grated to give it the zing.

Instructions

How to cook the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken in the Crockpot

  1. Mix your Sauce in your slow cooker. Mix together the juice of a pineapple, Soy sauce, brown sugar ginger, garlic powder, and garlic until smooth.

  2. Mix the ingredients: Pour the diced chicken into the Sauce, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated. If you’re using vegetables, spread them out over the chicken.

  3. Cook slow and low. Cover and set your Crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for two hours. Do not look! When you lift the lid, it releases heat and could disrupt the cooking process.

Finishing Touches

After 30 minutes of cooking, you can thicken the Sauce with a slurry of cornstarch. Combine 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then add it to your slow cooker. This makes a smooth, glossy sauce that adheres perfectly to the bird.

Pro Tip for Happiness Sweet Hawaii Crockpot Chicken recipe

  • Be careful not to overcook by adhering to the recommended cooking times. The chicken that has been cooked for too long may become dry, even in slow cookers.

  • Taste the Sauce when it’s done cooking, and alter the seasoning as needed. Add the splash of soy sauce to add more salt or a pinch of honey to add sweetness.

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