Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Here’s a delicious and super easy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe — sweet, tangy, sticky, and full of tropical flavor. This is a great weeknight dinner that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles.

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🍍 Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

🧾 Ingredients:

• 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (thighs stay more tender)

• 1 cup pineapple juice (or juice from a can of pineapple chunks)

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

• Optional:

  • 1 bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice for above)

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🕒 Instructions:

1. Prep the chicken:

   • Place chicken in the bottom of your crockpot.

2. Make the sauce:

   • In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic.

   • Pour the sauce over the chicken.

3. Add optional extras:

   • If using pineapple chunks, bell pepper, or onions, add them now.

4. Cook:

   • Low for 5–6 hours

   • High for 3–4 hours
     Chicken should be tender and easy to shred or slice.

5. Thicken the sauce (optional but recommended):

   • About 30 minutes before serving, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the crockpot.

   • Let it cook uncovered to thicken.

6. Serve:

   • Over white rice, jasmine rice, or noodles.

   • Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

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🍴 Tips:

• Want extra sweetness? Add a splash of honey or more pineapple chunks.

• Want some heat? Add red pepper flakes or a squirt of sriracha.

• Doubles easily for a crowd or meal prep.

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Let me know if you want a grilled version, Instant Pot adaptation, or low-carb twist!