Description
Get ready to bring a taste of paradise to your dinner table with this irresistible Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe! Perfect for busy nights, casual weekends, or easy entertaining, this dish is bursting with tropical flavors from tender chicken simmered slowly in a luscious pineapple-soy glaze. Whether you’re searching for “quick dinner ideas,” “easy crockpot recipes,” or “family-friendly meals,” this sweet and savory masterpiece checks every box. The combination of simple pantry ingredients, hands-off cooking, and a flavor profile that screams comfort and sunshine makes this an absolute must-try. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and bright tropical notes, this is the kind of recipe that instantly lifts your mood — and your menu!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes or pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Trim and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ground ginger.
- Place the chicken into the crockpot and pour the sauce evenly over it.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- (Optional) In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water) to thicken the sauce.
- Once cooked, gently stir to coat the chicken fully in the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides like jasmine rice or coconut rice!