Description
Savor the tropical magic of Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken, where tender poultry meets a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors. Succulent chicken marinates in a luscious blend of pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar, promising a delightful meal that whisks you to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (113 grams) honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) ginger, grated
Serving Accompaniments:
- Cooked rice
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in a slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until sugar completely dissolves.
- Generously drench chicken with the prepared marinade, rotating pieces to ensure thorough coating.
- Secure the lid and set crockpot to low temperature, allowing chicken to simmer for 4-5 hours or high temperature for 2-3 hours until meat becomes fork-tender.
- Carefully remove chicken and use two forks to pull meat apart into succulent shreds, then return meat to the cooking liquid.
- Gently stir shredded chicken within the rich, caramelized sauce to enhance flavor absorption.
- Transfer the Hawaiian-inspired chicken over a bed of fluffy steamed rice.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the dish for a bright, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts by pounding them to an even thickness before placing in the crockpot for more consistent cooking.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for a brighter, more vibrant flavor compared to canned juice.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg