Description
Hawaiian paradise meets comfort food in this Crock-Pot chicken masterpiece, delivering tropical flavors with minimal effort. Succulent chicken bathes in a tangy-sweet sauce, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken chunks (white, dark, or mixed)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1 can (medium) pineapple chunks
- 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped
- Green pepper chunks
Instructions
- Dice chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce until sugar completely dissolves, forming a glossy marinade.
- Transfer chicken chunks into the slow cooker, strategically layering with optional pineapple chunks, Vidalia onion, and green pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Gently cascade the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring every morsel is thoroughly coated.
- Set crock-pot to low temperature and allow chicken to simmer for 4-6 hours, or alternatively use high setting for 2-3 hours until meat becomes fork-tender and fully cooked.
- Thoroughly mix the contents to redistribute the sauce and caramelized bits before plating.
- Serve piping hot alongside fluffy steamed rice or a crisp green salad for a complete tropical-inspired meal.
Notes
- Keep chicken pieces uniform in size to ensure even cooking and prevent some chunks from becoming dry or undercooked.
- Replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version that maintains rich umami flavor.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for more tender and juicier meat with deeper flavor profile.
- Reduce brown sugar by half for a less sweet dish or substitute with honey or maple syrup for more complex sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg