Description
Tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and savory pineapple-garlic sauce, this Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is the ultimate tropical comfort food. Easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect over rice or cauliflower rice!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Choice & Prep:
- ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed (or thighs)
Sweet & Savory Sauce Components:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- Black pepper, to taste
Pineapple, Bell Pepper & Veggies:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz canned pineapple chunks (with juice)
- Optional: Sliced scallions, red pepper flakes
- Optional: Cooked rice or cauliflower rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Sauce
In your slow cooker, mix together soy sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar, and black pepper. - Step 2: Add the Chicken and Veggies
Add the cubed chicken, red bell pepper, and pineapple chunks (with juice). Stir to coat everything evenly. - Step 3: Slow Cook
LOW for 4–6 hours OR HIGH for 2–3 hours - Step 4: Taste and Finish
About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more soy sauce or sugar to balance the flavor. - Step 5: Serve
Serve hot, over rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with scallions if desired.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking: Chicken dries out if cooked too long, especially on high.
- Balance the flavors: Start with less salt and sweetness, adjust later.
- Customize: Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes for heat. Try pineapple tidbits for a different texture.
- Make it creamy: Stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or coconut milk for a rich variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American / Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving – Without Rice
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 1203mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 73mg