Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings the taste of Hawaii to your kitchen with minimal effort. This delightful recipe features tender chicken simmered with juicy pineapple, crunchy bell peppers, and a savory sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, serve it over rice or in tacos for a versatile meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or juice-packed canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed red and green)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: dice bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and drain excess juice from pineapple.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot; season with salt and pepper. Add bell peppers and pineapple on top.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and any leftover pineapple juice. Whisk until blended.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks; serve over rice or in taco shells.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping pineapple for mango or adding extra vegetables like carrots or snap peas. For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the crockpot or marinating it overnight.