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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken for a Tropical Family Feast

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a quick and flavorful tropical dinner that will delight your family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free tamari if needed.
  • 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice Do not drain.
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Fresh ginger can substitute.
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Optional Garnish
  • sliced green onions
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the chicken breasts in your slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Whisk together.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Once cooking time is up, remove the chicken and set aside. Whisk together cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
  6. Stir the slurry back into the remaining sauce and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and allow it to soak up the thickened sauce for another 10-15 minutes.
  8. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy this dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal. You can add bell peppers or snap peas for added nutrition.

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