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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken: A Tropical Family Favorite

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful meal combining tender chicken with a luscious sweet and savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Provides tender and juicy meat.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple Fresh or canned; use canned in juice.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Substitute with gluten-free tamari if needed.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Can substitute with honey or coconut sugar.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced fresh garlic is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Fresh ginger gives a bolder taste.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Slice chicken thighs and prepare pineapple, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Combine in Crockpot: Layer chicken, pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in the crockpot.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until chicken shreds easily.
  4. Serve: Shred chicken and serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and don’t overcook the chicken to ensure it remains juicy and tender.

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