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A close-up of delicious Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken served over white rice, garnished with green onions.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

This sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a rich sweet and savory sauce with tropical notes. It is perfect for hands-off cooking and makes a colorful, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Thickening Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks drained
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For thickening
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Bowl
  • Forks

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. Add the pineapple chunks evenly over the chicken.
  3. In a bowl whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring everything is well coated.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
  7. In a small bowl mix cornstarch and water, then stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  8. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  9. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the thickened sauce.
  10. Serve warm and ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the shredded chicken sit in the sauce for a few minutes before serving to absorb more of the glaze.