Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where tropical flavors meet effortless slow cooking. This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken features tender chicken chunks in a sticky pineapple-soy glaze with colorful bell peppers for sweet-savory perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep served over rice.

Dump-and-go recipe ready in 6-8 hours with just a few pantry staples.

Why This Recipe Works

• Pineapple juice tenderizes chicken while sweetening the sauce naturally
• Soy sauce and brown sugar create perfect sticky glaze balance
• Chicken tenderloins stay juicy during long slow cook
• Bell peppers add crunch and color without sogginess
• Minimal prep with maximum tropical flavor payoff

Ingredients & Prep

• 2 lbs chicken tenderloins or breasts, cut into chunks
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• 1 red bell pepper, chunked
• 1 green bell pepper, chunked
• 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
• 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
• Cooked rice for serving
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Add chicken chunks to crockpot.
2. In a bowl, whisk pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce until sugar dissolves. Pour over chicken.
3. Add bell peppers, onion, and drained pineapple chunks. Stir to coat.
4. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
5. Stir shredded chicken back into sauce. Serve over rice with sesame seeds and green onions.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Store in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days. Reheats beautifully. Freezes up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.

FAQs

Chicken breasts dry? Use thighs or tenderloins for juicier results.
Too sweet? Reduce brown sugar to ⅓ cup and add extra soy sauce.
Instant Pot? High pressure 8 minutes, natural release 10 minutes.

Conclusion

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken delivers juicy, sticky tropical bliss with zero fuss. Perfect easy dinner that tastes like vacation. Find more crockpot favorites at dishfoody.com.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

Print Recipe

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delicious slow-cooker meal made with juicy chicken, pineapple, brown sugar, and savory soy sauce for the perfect tropical dinner everyone will love.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs
• Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Crockpot
• Cuisine: Hawaiian-American

Ingredients

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• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks (with juice)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Green onions, for garnish
• Sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

• 1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
• 2. Add pineapple chunks with juice on top.
• 3. Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
• 4. Pour sauce over the chicken.
• 5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
• 6. Remove chicken and shred or slice.
• 7. (OPTIONAL) To thicken the sauce: whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir into crockpot, and cook 10–15 minutes.
• 8. Return chicken to the sauce and stir.
• 9. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

• Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
• Add red chili flakes for a sweet-spicy kick.
• Serve with coconut rice for extra Hawaiian flavor.
• Leftovers store well for meal prep.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 480
• Sugar: 24g
• Sodium: 950mg
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 38g
• Cholesterol: 95mg

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