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Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe
Chicken breasts made super tender in the slow cooker, smothered in a rich, sweet and savory sauce. Serve up with rice for a hearty, delicious, and easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 434 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks 1 standard can
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce see note
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For Garnish:
- chopped green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add the pineapple, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, onion, brown sugar, garlic, and ground ginger to the slow cooker. Whisk to combine.
- Add in the chicken and bell peppers and give everything a good stir.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours; or on LOW for 4-6 hours.
- During the last 20-30 minutes of cooking, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
- Pour the mixture into the slow cooker to continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until the liquid has thickened.
- Serve with rice. Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top.
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Notes
- Use an equal amount of tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free alternative.
- Storage: Store crockpot Hawaiian chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Soy Sauce: Use an equal amount of tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free alternative.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve crockpot Hawaiian chicken with plain white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
980mg
(41%)
Potassium
1293mg
(37%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
1267IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
112mg
(124%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1293mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 1267IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 112mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.