Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of Hawaiian Chicken Slow Cooker, where tender chicken is marinated in a sweet and tangy blend of pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger. This easy-to-make dish fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas while you go about your day. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, serve it over rice or in wraps for a delightful experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and add pineapple chunks.
- Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours until the chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and serve over rice or in warm tortillas topped with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider adding bell peppers to the mix. To enhance flavor, use fresh pineapples instead of canned. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.