Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken – Easy & Delicious
This sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a juicy, tangy, and ridiculously easy slow cooker recipe made with pineapple, garlic, and soy sauce. A tropical weeknight favorite!
Equipment
- - Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
- Mixing bowl
- - Measuring Cups & Spoons
- - Cutting Board
- - Sharp Knife
- - Tongs or Forks
- - Serving Spoon or Ladle
- - Small Bowl (for cornstarch slurry)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks (with juice)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 bell peppers sliced – red, orange, or yellow
- 1-2 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
- Optional: red pepper flakes or jalapeños for heat
Instructions
- Place chicken into the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together pineapple chunks (with juice), soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sliced bell peppers.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- (Optional) To thicken the sauce: 30 minutes before it's done, remove a cup of liquid, mix with cornstarch, then return it to the crockpot and let it cook until thickened.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or in slider buns. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
You can swap brown sugar with honey or a sugar-free sweetener for a lighter version.
Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned but adjust sweetness accordingly.
Leftovers are perfect for tacos, wraps, or even pizza toppings!