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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (Low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (High)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Sweet, tangy, and effortlessly tender, this Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken brings tropical vibes to your table with almost no hands-on work. Juicy chicken simmers in a pineapple-soy glaze kissed with garlic and ginger, then gets shredded into saucy perfection ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or crowd-pleasing potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Pour sauce over chicken, turning to coat evenly.
  4. Scatter sliced bell pepper and onion over the top.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or on High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is very tender (165°F/74°C).
  6. Transfer chicken to a board and shred with two forks; return to the cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning (more soy for salt, brown sugar for sweetness, or red pepper for heat).
  8. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep salt in check; regular soy can be quite salty.
  • If using canned pineapple, include 2–3 tablespoons of the juice for extra tang, or drain fully for a thicker sauce.
  • Want a thicker sauce? Stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water) and cook on High 10–15 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6–7 hours on Low (or 3–4 hours on High)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups chicken with sauce)
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 1600 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: slow cooker hawaiian chicken, pineapple chicken, crockpot, easy dinner, weeknight, meal prep, gluten free option, shredded chicken

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