Description
As a passionate home cook, I find joy in creating dishes that transport me to far-off places. One of my favorite recipes is Sweet Hawaiian Chicken in a Crockpot. This dish is like a mini-vacation on a plate! The moment I take a whiff of the sweet and tangy aroma wafting from my kitchen, I can almost hear the gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean and feel the warm sun on my skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Bell peppers (optional)
- Carrots (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting it dry.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended.
- Combine the chicken and sauce in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Set the cooking time on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for deeper flavors if time allows.
- Adjust cooking time for altitude if necessary.
- Thicken the sauce if desired by simmering or adding cornstarch.
- Leftovers can be used in wraps, salads, or on pizza.
- This dish is freezer-friendly; just thaw before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg