Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy and delicious recipe that brings the tropics to your dinner table. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is an excellent choice for busy weeknights or when you’re entertaining guests. The best part? It practically cooks itself! You can set it and forget it while you go about your day, making it the ideal meal for anyone who has a busy lifestyle.
Reasons to try it
This dish is a go-to recipe for several reasons. First, its sweet pineapple and rich soy sauce combination balances the natural flavors of chicken brilliantly, resulting in a mouthwatering dish. It’s quick to prepare and even quicker to cook in a crockpot, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or lazy weekends. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that even the pickiest eaters will love.
"This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken has become a staple in our home! The kids ask for it every week, and I love how easy it is to make!" – Happy Home Cook
The cooking process explained
Making Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a breeze! Begin by placing your chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they’re evenly arranged. Next, whip up a delightful sauce by mixing pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and minced garlic. Pour this sauce all over the chicken, and you’re almost done! After that, simply let the crockpot do its magic for either 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. To achieve the perfect sauce consistency, thicken it during the last half hour. Finally, garnish with green onions, and you’re ready to serve!
What you’ll need
Gather these ingredients to create this succulent dish:
- 2 lb chicken breast
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1-2 tbsp green onions
If you’re looking for substitutions, you can easily use boneless, skinless thighs if you prefer dark meat, or swap out the hoisin sauce for teriyaki sauce for a different flavor profile.
