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A white bowl filled with shredded Hawaiian chicken, pineapple chunks, and a glossy brown sauce over white rice.
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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple chunks with juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks or slice into bite-sized cubes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry.
  • Stir the slurry into the liquid remaining in the slow cooker and whisk well.
  • Return the chicken to the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the chicken.