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Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (Low)
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Description

Get ready to fall in love with this Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken—a quick dinner option that’s rich in flavor and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for weeknight meals or lazy weekend cooking, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients like pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce into a sticky-sweet glaze that makes each bite unforgettable. It’s the ultimate slow cooker comfort food—tender, juicy chicken cooked to perfection in a tangy tropical sauce. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas for the family or delicious food ideas for meal prep, this dish is your new go-to. The smell alone is enough to get mouths watering!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks (optional)
  • Green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  2. Place chicken in the crock pot in an even layer.
  3. Pour sauce mixture over the chicken, coating evenly.
  4. Cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2.5–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. (Optional) To thicken sauce: Remove chicken, mix cornstarch with water, stir into sauce, and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Return chicken to coat.
  6. Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve warm over rice, noodles, or veggies.

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