Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crock-Pot Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make slow-cooked meal featuring tender chicken chunks simmered in a flavorful pineapple-soy sauce. Enhanced with optional vegetables like Vidalia onion and green pepper, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors ideal for a family-approved dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken chunks (white, dark, or mixed)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
Optional Ingredients
- 1 can (medium) pineapple chunks
- 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped
- Green pepper chunks
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by chopping your chicken into bite-sized chunks if not already done. If you’re using the optional ingredients, chop the Vidalia onion and green pepper into chunks as well.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, packed brown sugar, and low sodium soy sauce. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a sweet and savory sauce.
- Assemble in the Crock-Pot: Place the chicken chunks in the Crock-Pot. If you’re using the optional pineapple chunks, onion, and green pepper, add them in as well to infuse extra flavor and texture.
- Pour the Sauce: Pour the prepared pineapple-soy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Cook: Set your Crock-Pot to low and cook for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. The chicken should become tender and the flavors well-blended, creating a delicious, hearty meal.
- Serve: Once cooked, give everything a good stir to mix the flavors. Serve hot, pairing perfectly with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using low sodium soy sauce helps control the salt content without compromising flavor.
- The optional pineapple chunks, onion, and green pepper add texture and extra taste but can be omitted for a simpler dish.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid in the last 30 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
- This recipe is adaptable to both white and dark chicken meat based on your preference.
- For a spicy twist, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
