Description
Succulent Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken marries tropical flavors with tender, juicy meat in a mouthwatering dish. Pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar create a delightful glaze that transports palates to island paradise, making dinner an effortless culinary escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken chunks
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 medium can pineapple chunks
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, cut into chunks
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Slice chicken into uniform pieces, ensuring even cooking and tender texture.
- Layer chicken in crockpot with vibrant pineapple chunks, creating a colorful base for the dish.
- Pour pineapple juice, creating a tangy liquid foundation that will infuse the meat with tropical sweetness.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly across the chicken, allowing it to caramelize during slow cooking.
- Drizzle soy sauce for depth of flavor, balancing the sweetness with a savory undertone.
- Scatter chopped onions and green pepper throughout the mixture, adding aromatic complexity.
- Secure crockpot lid and set temperature to low, allowing ingredients to meld together slowly.
- Cook for 6-7 hours, periodically checking chicken’s tenderness and sauce consistency.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked by ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Gently shred chicken using two forks, allowing it to absorb remaining sauce.
- Plate over fluffy rice or tender noodles, spooning extra sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or green onions for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize chicken size uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Drain pineapple juice carefully to control sauce thickness and prevent excessive liquid accumulation in crockpot.
- Consider reducing brown sugar for lower-sugar diets or substituting with honey for a more natural sweetness profile.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like tofu or turkey for vegetarian or lean protein options while maintaining similar flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg