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Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Chicken breasts made super tender in the slow cooker, smothered in a rich sweet and savory sauce. Serve up with rice for a hearty, delicious and easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 434kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces pineapple chunks 1 standard can
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce see note
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For Garnish

  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add the pineapple, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, onion, brown sugar, garlic, and ground ginger to the slow cooker. Whisk to combine.
    20 ounces pineapple chunks, ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup rice vinegar, ¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Add in the chicken and bell peppers and give everything a good stir.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper
    ingredients for crockpot hawaiian chicken in a crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
  • During the last 20-30 minutes of cooking, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pour the mixture into the slow cooker to continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until the liquid has thickened.
    cooked crockpot hawaiian chicken in a crockpot with a wooden spoon.
  • Serve with rice. Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top.
    Chopped green onions, Sesame seeds

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Notes

  • Storage: Store crockpot Hawaiian chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Soy Sauce: Use an equal amount of tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free alternative.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve crockpot Hawaiian chicken with plain white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 1293mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1267IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg