Go Back

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

This dish combines the sweetness of pineapple with the savory richness of chicken, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. 
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, with juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water to mix with cornstarch
  • Fresh chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crockpot.
  • In a bowl, combine pineapple chunks (with juice), soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the Crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce in the Crockpot and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the Crockpot, mixing it with the thickened sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions and serve.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!