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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

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This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy, flavorful slow cooker meal made with tender chicken, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. It’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it recipe for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve over rice for a comforting tropical-inspired dinner.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 6–8 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian-American

Ingredients

2 lb chicken tenderloin chunks

1 cup pineapple juice

½ cup brown sugar

⅓ cup soy sauce

Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, pineapple chunks, bell peppers

Instructions

Place the chicken tenderloins into the Crockpot in an even layer.

In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar mostly dissolves.

Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating it evenly.

Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Stir gently to coat the chicken in the sauce before serving.

Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Add pineapple chunks and bell pepper slices during the last hour of cooking for extra flavor and texture.
  • For a spicy kick, stir in crushed red pepper or sriracha.
  • Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Chicken thighs can be used in place of tenderloins for a richer flavor.
  • Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option.

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