Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Best Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe 

On a busy night when dinner is the last thing you want to deal with, this quick sweet Hawaiian crackpot meal is sure to be a family favorite and a new regularly requested option. It’s a dish that is savory, delicious, and easy to make with the help of your crockpot.  This has loads of chicken, it is sweet and savory, tastes unique and delicious, and can be served over rice or with mashed potatoes. 

This dish is super easy to make. It can even be made on the stovetop. However, if you are like me and everyone else, using a Crockpot is the best idea, especially on a busy weeknight, so you can come home to the delicious smell of dinner almost completed.

 The sauce is so yummy, a perfect blend of sweet and sour together. By making this with chicken and pineapple, this dish is not only tasty, it is nutritious also. When you can make a dinner that is this delicious and healthy for you, you can’t go wrong. 

When it’s done cooking, you’ll have a delicious simple sweet Hawaiian crackpot chicken meal, a Hawaiian-inspired dish that everyone will love! We hope you enjoy this dish as much as we do!

I love this recipe for the memories that it encourages being made, having the entire family sitting around the dinner table enjoying a filling, scrumptious meal. 

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy recipe to make. It tastes great and the crockpot does all the work while you do your work. There are just a few ingredients needed to make this dish, and it is a budget-friendly recipe. Here are some other reasons this will become a new favorite for your home just as it is in my own:

• It is great to make ahead of time on busy nights.
• It can be made with budget-friendly substitutions and, even as called for, is affordable.
• Healthy sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken version.
• Approved by even picky eaters. 
• Goes with a variety of sides for lots of serving options. 

Ingredients:

• Soy sauce
• Brown sugar
• Pineapple chunks
• Chicken breasts
• Pineapple juice

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions 

This simple sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken meal, and you can easily substitute for different meats and even tweak some of the key ingredients. Read below to learn more about key substitutions: 

Pineapple Juice & Chunks: If you don’t love the taste of pineapples or don’t have any on hand, you can instead use mango or oranges. This will taste slightly different but still give you the juicy appeal of pineapple.  

Chicken Breasts: You can substitute chicken breasts for chicken tenderloins, pork chops or cheaper cuts of meat like drum sticks or chicken thighs. 

Brown Sugar: You can mix molasses and white granulated sugar if you don’ t have brown sugar on hand. 

Soy Sauce: Use low sodium soy sauce as a way to reduce the overall sodium of this dish. If you don’t love soy sauce, you can also use balsamic vinegar but keep in mind this is a less conventional option. Hoisin sauce is another option. 

How to Make It Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1. Layer 2 lb. Chicken breasts cut into pieces to the bottom of the crockpot. Ideally, you will have this chicken thawed out for the sauces to seep into the family friendly sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken. 

Step 2. Pour the ⅓ C. soy sauce on top. This is just a bit for taste, it doesn’t take much. 

Step 3. Then, add 1 can of pineapple chunks. You can use off brand pineapple chunks or opt for another fruit, outlined in the substitutions, if you don’t like pineapples. 

Step 4. Add 1 cup of pineapple juice. You should have juice remaining from the chunks. 

Step 5. Add ½ C. brown sugar. You want to add this to boost the sweet taste.

Step 6. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Make sure that you combine all ingredients well so they aren’t too separate and cause odd pockets of flavors. You want the flavor to seep equally into the entire dish. 

Step 7. Place the lid on the crockpot and set it to cook for 6 hours on low. Stir and serve. Add rice or other sides to pair perfectly with this dish. Be ready to eat once you get home and smell this amazing sweet dish. 

Tips For Success

If you are wondering if there are any tips for this recipe, this homemade sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken ideas, there most certainly is. First, you can use boneless and skinless chicken breast. You could also use leftover chicken from a night or two previously. If it is easier, stop at the store on the way home and pick up a rotisserie chicken to take home and remove from the bones and cut into cubes.

Storage & Reheating

When asking yourself how you should store this dish after it’s cooked, you will be interested to know that the food should be cooled completely and placed into an airtight container. You can then store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Also, you can easily freeze the easy sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken for beginners, or Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken. Be sure the food has cooled completely, place it into a freezer-safe and airtight container, and then put into the freezer for up to 4 months.

Serving Suggestions

You could serve a plate of fluffy white rice with this dish, which goes along with the Hawaiian-themed dish. Of course, a simple salad would be nice also. I know many who have sprinkled sesame seeds on this chicken dish before serving. You can also serve it with mashed potatoes for a more filling, kid-friendly option. 

Notes

I visited Hawaii several years ago and was impressed with their food and the unique taste and pairings they offered. This dish brings that trip back to my memory and causes fond memories. Now, my kids love this quick sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken recipe and regularly ask for it by name! This recipe can also be paired with virtually any side dish, so you can dress it up or down easily. 

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