Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Cooked in a sweet and savory sauce of pineapple, honey, soy sauce, and ginger, for tender and flavorful chicken that is perfect over rice.
Servings: 8
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 20 oz canned pineapple do not drain
- 1 large bell pepper red chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh chopped
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with some non stick cooking spray, and then place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.4 lbs chicken breasts
- Mix the honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, smoked paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl, and then pour over the chicken.2 tablespoon honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Pour the can of pineapple chunks and juice over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.20 oz canned pineapple
- Cover the slow cooker and set the heat to low and cook for 6 hours.
- Remove the lid and the chopped red bell pepper. Cover and continue to cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until the red bell pepper is at your desired tenderness.1 large bell pepper
- Garnish with the chopped fresh cilantro and serve the chicken with pineapple chunks and red bell pepper over rice.¼ cup cilantro
Notes
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry to the slow cooker during the last 30 to 60 minutes. To make a cornstarch slurry, simply whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Add the slurry to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Be sure to add the Red Bell Peppers and any other vegetables (like carrot slices and onions) during the last 30 minutes, so they don't get over cooked.
- If you are using chicken thighs, remove the skin before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to prevent the chicken from becoming greasy.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 999mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg