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A vibrant plate of sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken featuring tender shredded chicken glazed with a glossy, caramel-colored sauce, garnished with fresh pineapple chunks and green herbs. The dish is styled on a rustic wooden table with a side of white rice and colorful vegetables, with steam softly rising, emphasizing the savory and sweet flavors.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Delight

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This sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish combining tender shredded chicken with pineapple and a savory-sweet glaze, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken and cover.
  4. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender and shred easily.
  5. Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh pineapple for canned pineapple chunks.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying honey or brown sugar amounts.
  • Suitable for meal prep and make-ahead dinners.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg