Description
This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe is a flavorful, tender, and easy-to-make dish featuring cubed chicken breasts cooked with a sweet and savory pineapple sauce, accented by red bell peppers and a hint of garlic. Perfect for a hands-off meal, it can be served over rice and garnished with fresh scallions for a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- Black pepper to taste
Vegetables and Fruit
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces small can of pineapple chunks with juice
Garnish and Serving
- Scallions for garnish (optional)
- Rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In the slow cooker, combine the soy sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar, and black pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to create a well-blended marinade.
- Add the main ingredients: Add the cubed chicken breasts, diced red bell pepper, and the can of pineapple chunks along with its juice to the slow cooker.
- Mix everything: Gently stir all the ingredients in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken and bell pepper pieces are evenly coated with the marinade and pineapple juice.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 4 to 6 hours, or alternatively, cook on high heat for 2 to 3 hours for faster preparation.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: About 30 minutes before serving, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add additional soy sauce or brown sugar to balance the flavors to your preference.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish the cooked chicken with sliced scallions. Serve hot over rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to add a spicy kick to the dish.
- Be cautious with the soy sauce as it can make the dish salty; add gradually and taste frequently.
- Monitor the slow cooker when cooking on high to avoid overcooking and drying out the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
