Authentic Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe for Home Cooks
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tender, slow-cooked dish with pineapple, soy sauce, and garlic, served over rice for a sweet and savory meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken into the crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the crockpot sauce.
- Turn the heat to high and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Return the chicken to the crockpot, add pineapple chunks, and stir to coat.
- Serve hot over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
- Sear the chicken first for added depth and texture.
- Add fresh pineapple at the end for a bright, juicy finish.