This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is tender, juicy, and cooked in a mouthwatering combination of pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger. The perfect balance of sweet and savory, it makes for an irresistible dinner served over rice or in sandwiches.
2 lbs chicken breast
1 cup pineapple chunks
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
Layer the pineapple chunks on top of the chicken.
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple in the crockpot.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth.
Pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce and stir well. Cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over rice or your favorite side dish.
Calories: 350 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Sodium: 820 mg
Potassium: 400 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 20 g