Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
A sweet and tangy Hawaiian-inspired dish with tender chicken cubes simmered in a pineapple-ginger soy sauce. Simmered in a crockpot for hours, this easy and flavorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights and serves as a delicious tropical twist on classic chicken recipes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 360
- Total Time: 370
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup cornstarch (or tapioca flour for gluten-free)
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
1 cup pineapple juice or 6 oz fresh/canned pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., canola, vegetable)
¼ cup diced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Add chicken cubes to the crockpot
In a bowl, mix cornstarch with ¼ teaspoon salt
Heat oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and ginger
Pour pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt over chicken in the crockpot
Stir in sautéed garlic-ginger mixture
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
If using fresh pineapple chunks, add them during last 30 minutes of cooking
Garnish with diced green onions before serving
Notes
Use fresh pineapple for a lighter, juicier texture
For added crunch, toss chicken with cornstarch before adding to crockpot
Substitute tamari for gluten-free diets
Freeze in portions for up to 3 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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