Description

Get ready to fall in love with the tropical twist of this Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken—a flavor-packed dish that’s easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests. This easy dinner recipe features juicy, slow-cooked chicken bathed in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of ginger. It’s the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. Whether you’re craving quick comfort food, need family-friendly dinner ideas, or looking for meal prep food ideas, this recipe delivers every time. Your kitchen will smell amazing, and your plate will look like sunshine in food form. Serve it over rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside your favorite veggies—it’s an irresistible easy recipe that’ll make repeat appearances in your kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Sauce:

1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh minced ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)

Optional Add-ins:

1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks
Sesame seeds & green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Optional: Lightly brown in a skillet.
In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, ketchup, vinegar, and sesame oil.
Add chicken to crockpot. Pour sauce over the top. Add bell pepper and pineapple chunks if using.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours.
If desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir into crockpot during the last 30 minutes to thicken sauce.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours (Low)