Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken:
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Cooked white rice or Hawaiian rolls, for serving
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, if desired, or leave them whole.
Combine in Crockpot:
In the crockpot, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple chunks, chopped red and yellow bell peppers, chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir to mix well.
Add the Chicken:
Add the chicken breasts to the crockpot, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce and ingredients.
Cook:
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Optional Thickening:
If you prefer a thicker sauce, about 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crockpot and let it cook for the remaining time.
Serve:
Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Chicken over cooked white rice or with Hawaiian rolls.
Enjoy your Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken!