Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a tropical delight that transforms succulent chicken breasts into a savory dish with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this easy recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor. Serve it over fluffy rice or in warm tortillas for an unforgettable meal that brings a taste of paradise right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot with two forks and serve over rice or in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. - You can swap pineapple for mango or add jalapeños for a spicy kick.