Description
Hawaiian paradise meets comfort food in this mouthwatering sweet hawaiian crock-pot chicken that delivers tropical flavors with minimal effort. Juicy chicken pieces bathed in pineapple-infused sauce promise a delightful meal seasoned with island-inspired ingredients you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken chunks (white, dark, or mixed)
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
Sweet and Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (medium) pineapple chunks
- 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped
- Green pepper chunks
Instructions
- Trim and segment the chicken into uniform, bite-sized morsels to ensure consistent cooking and optimal flavor absorption.
- Dice the Vidalia onion and green pepper into precise, roughly equal chunks to maintain textural harmony in the final dish.
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking together tangy pineapple juice, rich brown sugar, and umami-packed soy sauce until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a glossy, harmonious liquid.
- Arrange the chicken pieces evenly across the bottom of the crock-pot, creating a uniform base layer for even heat distribution.
- Scatter the optional pineapple chunks, onion, and green pepper strategically across the chicken, ensuring balanced ingredient placement.
- Gently cascade the prepared sauce over the ingredients, making sure every morsel is generously coated and infused with the sweet and savory marinade.
- Configure the crock-pot to low temperature and allow the ingredients to slowly simmer and intermingle for 4-6 hours, or alternatively use high heat for 2-3 hours until the chicken becomes incredibly tender and the flavors meld seamlessly.
- After cooking, tenderly fold the ingredients together, allowing the sauce to glaze each component, creating a cohesive and aromatic final presentation.
- Plate the succulent mixture alongside fluffy steamed rice or a crisp green salad to complement the dish’s robust flavor profile.
Notes
- Trim chicken uniformly for even cooking and better sauce absorption.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and maintain a balanced flavor profile.
- Adjust sugar levels by swapping brown sugar with honey or coconut sugar for alternative sweetness options.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes for a subtle kick if you enjoy mild spiciness in your Hawaiian-style chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg