Name: Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-485916H39M17S
Total time: PT-485916H39M17S
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained); ½ cup barbecue sauce (sweet variety preferred); ¼ cup honey; ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp grated ginger (optional); 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening); 1 tbsp water (for slurry); Cooked rice (for serving); Green onions (for garnish, optional)

Description

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tender, flavorful slow-cooked dish combining juicy chicken with sweet pineapple and a tangy, savory sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner served over rice.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

½ cup barbecue sauce (sweet variety preferred)

¼ cup honey

¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp grated ginger (optional)

1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

1 tbsp water (for slurry)

Cooked rice (for serving)

Green onions (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the Crockpot.
In a bowl, combine pineapple chunks, barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and grated ginger if using. Stir well.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is fully coated.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
If thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, stir into Crockpot, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Shred the chicken with forks or serve whole. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.

Use tamari for gluten-free version.

Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Canned pineapple works if fresh is unavailable; drain well.

Optional vegetables like bell peppers or onions can be added before cooking.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat gently with a splash of water to keep moist.

Freezes well; thaw overnight before reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
Cuisine: Hawaiian, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg