Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe You'll Love
This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delicious blend of savory and sweet, made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and tangy barbecue sauce. With minimal prep and a slow cooker doing all the work, it's the perfect easy meal for busy nights. Serve it over rice, in a sandwich, or alongside your favorite veggies for a tropical twist on dinner!
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb 375g boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple in 100% juice
- 1 cup sugar-free barbecue sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light soy sauce
- 1 red bell pepper optional
- 1 green bell pepper optional
- 1 red onion optional
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloins in chunks
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into small pieces.
- In a slow cooker, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
- Add chicken pieces, crushed pineapple, and barbecue sauce. Stir well.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 2-2.5 hours. If using frozen chicken, add an extra 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Check internal temperature; it should be 165°F (74°C).
- Optionally, shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve over rice, with veggies, or in a bun.
Notes
- Use a hand mixer for easy shredding.
- To thicken the sauce, use a cornstarch slurry.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Choose pineapple in 100% juice for a healthier option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 5g
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