Description
A flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken with the tropical sweetness of pineapple, ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, for spice
- Chopped bell peppers, for color and crunch
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts and place them in your crockpot.
- Whisk together the pineapple juice, diced pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover and cook on low for about 360-480 minutes (6-8 hours) or on high for 180-240 minutes (3-4 hours).
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks and stir into the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and any other toppings you desire.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, swap standard soy sauce with a gluten-free alternative. Marinating the chicken for a few hours can enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, Hawaiian chicken, sweet chicken recipe