Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is the perfect blend of savory and sweet. With tender chicken chunks, pineapple, and a savory sauce, this dish brings the taste of the islands right to your dinner table. It’s simple to make in the slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low heat)
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken chunks (white or dark meat, or a mix of both)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 medium can pineapple chunks (optional)
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- Green pepper, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker or crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours (or until chicken is fully cooked and tender).
- Optional: Add pineapple chunks, chopped onion, and green pepper for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve over rice or with your favorite side.
Notes
- If you prefer a more intense pineapple flavor, add the optional pineapple chunks.
- You can use either white or dark meat chicken depending on your preference. Both work well in this dish.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg