Description
Succulent sweet hawaiian crockpot chicken brings island flavors right to your dinner table. Juicy chicken thighs simmered in tangy pineapple sauce promise a delightful meal that transports you to tropical paradise with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken chunks (white or dark meat)
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium can pineapple chunks (optional)
- 1 small onion, chopped (Vidalia recommended)
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Transform chicken into delectable bite-sized morsels for a tropical-inspired crockpot feast.
- Slice chicken into uniform chunks ensuring consistent cooking and easy eating.
- Dice onions and bell peppers into similar-sized pieces to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dish.
- Create a vibrant sauce base in the crockpot by whisking together tangy pineapple juice, rich brown sugar, and savory soy sauce until sugar completely dissolves.
- Gently nestle chicken pieces into the liquid mixture, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the sweet and savory sauce.
- Distribute pineapple chunks, chopped onions, and bell peppers around and between chicken pieces for maximum flavor infusion.
- Cover crockpot and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to become incredibly tender.
- Alternatively, cook on high setting for 3-4 hours if time is limited, checking meat’s tenderness periodically.
- Once chicken is perfectly cooked, prepare fluffy steamed rice as a complementary base.
- Plate the succulent chicken over rice, generously spooning additional sauce from the crockpot for enhanced taste.
- Elevate presentation by sprinkling fresh chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts as a final garnish.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in sauce for 30 minutes before slow cooking for deeper taste absorption.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting brown sugar with honey or coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index alternative.
- For gluten-free version, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain authentic Hawaiian flavor profile.
- Boost protein variety by swapping chicken with firm tofu or tempeh for vegetarian/vegan adaptation while keeping similar sweet-savory elements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg