Description
Hawaiian chicken delivers tropical paradise with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Pineapple-infused slow-cooked meat promises a delicious dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces, white or dark meat)
Fruit and Juice:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 can pineapple chunks (15 ounces, drained)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Vidalia onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (cut into chunks)
Instructions
- Transform 1-of chicken into delicate, bite-sized morsels. Carefully slice 1 onion and finely chop 1 green bell pepper for added texture and flavor.
- Within the crockpot, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a harmonious liquid base.
- Gently nestle the chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, diced onion, and green bell pepper into the aromatic sauce, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly coated with the sweet and savory mixture.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the culinary magic to unfold. Select low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, monitoring until the chicken becomes exceptionally tender and infused with tropical flavors.
- During the final cooking phase, prepare white or jasmine rice as a complementary foundation for serving, allowing the grains to absorb the rich, tangy sauce.
- After cooking, delicately transfer the succulent chicken and vibrant vegetables over the prepared rice, ensuring each portion receives an abundant coating of the flavorful sauce.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and taste by sprinkling freshly sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds atop each serving, creating a final touch of culinary artistry.
Notes
- Transform ordinary chicken into a tropical delight with minimal prep work and maximum flavor explosion.
- Crockpot magic turns simple ingredients into a mouthwatering Hawaiian-inspired feast that’ll transport your taste buds to paradise.
- Pineapple juice and brown sugar create a caramelized sauce that transforms plain chicken into a sweet and savory masterpiece.
- Cooking low and slow allows every ingredient to mingle and develop rich, complex flavors that’ll make your family beg for seconds.
- Versatile dish works perfectly for busy weeknights, potlucks, or when you’re craving something different from typical chicken recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 794mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg