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Sweet Hawaiian Crock-Pot Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Description

This Sweet Hawaiian Crock-Pot Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken infused with a tropical blend of pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Slow-cooked to perfection with Vidalia onions and green peppers, this easy and flavorful dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes, ideal for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 2 lbs chicken chunks (white, dark, or mixed)
  • 1 can (medium) pineapple chunks
  • 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped
  • Green pepper chunks (about 1 cup)

Marinade/Sauce

  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Dice the Chicken: Cut the chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and a tender texture throughout.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a glossy and flavorful marinade.
  3. Assemble in Crock-Pot: Place the chicken chunks into the slow cooker. Layer the pineapple chunks, chopped Vidalia onion, and green pepper chunks on top to maximize flavor infusion.
  4. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared pineapple-soy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is thoroughly coated.
  5. Cook Slowly: Set the crock-pot to low and cook for 4 to 6 hours, or use the high setting and cook for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and fully cooked.
  6. Mix and Serve: Once cooked, stir the contents well to redistribute the sauce and caramelized bits before serving.
  7. Serving Suggestion: Serve the sweet Hawaiian chicken hot with fluffy steamed rice or a crisp green salad for a complete tropical-inspired meal.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs or a mix of white and dark meat for more flavor and tenderness.
  • Adjust brown sugar to taste for sweeter or less sweet sauce.
  • Add chopped bell peppers of other colors for more vibrant presentation and flavor variety.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
  • For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to let some liquid evaporate.

Find it online: https://evelynscooking.com/sweet-hawaiian-crock-pot-chicken-recipe/