Description
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a tropical delight that brings the flavors of the islands to your dinner table. With tender chicken simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce, complemented by juicy pineapple chunks, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and getting pineapple ready.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the sugar dissolves.
- Add chopped chicken and pineapple to the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 753mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg