Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of sweet pineapple and tangy barbecue sauce. The slow-cooking process allows the chicken to become tender and infused with the tasty sauce. Here’s a simple recipe for Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken:

Ingredients:

• 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them.
3. Add the drained pineapple chunks to the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. If desired, about 30 minutes before serving, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
6. Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce.
7. Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Chicken over cooked rice or quinoa.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish that pairs well with rice or quinoa. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory soy sauce, and the tender chicken makes it a family-friendly meal. Enjoy!