Description

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and tender chicken dish infused with pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, slow-cooked to perfection. Optional vegetables and pineapple chunks add an extra burst of sweetness and texture, making it an easy and delicious meal served best over rice or your favorite side dish.

Ingredients

Chicken

2 lb chicken chunks (white or dark meat, or both)

Sauce

1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)

Optional Additions

1 medium can pineapple chunks
1 small onion, chopped (Vidalia onion recommended)
1 green pepper, chopped

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Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken chunks into your slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out for uniform cooking.
Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce over the chicken. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Add Optional Vegetables and Pineapple: For added flavor and texture, add pineapple chunks, chopped onion, and green pepper on top.
Cook Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
Serve: Serve the chicken hot with the sauce spooned over rice or alongside your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

Notes

Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the salt content.
Add vegetables like onion and pepper to enhance flavor and nutrition.
Chicken thighs work well for this recipe as they remain juicy and tender.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.