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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken: The Effortless, Tropical Comfort Food Everyone Loves (Ready in 5 Minutes of Prep!)


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained (reserve juice)
• ¾ cup teriyaki sauce (or soy sauce + 1 tbsp honey)
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp ginger, grated
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 bell pepper, sliced (for color & crunch)


Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together crushed pineapple (with juice), teriyaki sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken. Add bell pepper if using.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to the pot and stir to coat in sauce.
  6. Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or noodles. Great with steamed veggies or a crisp salad!

Perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or feeding a crowd!

💡 Make it thicker: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water. Stir into the sauce and cook on HIGH for 15–20 mins.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 10 mins , Cook Time : 6 hrs (on low) , Total Time : 6 hrs 10 mins , Servings : 4 , Calories : 320 , Net Carbs: 28g , Fats: 9g , Protein: 30g