Crockpot Chicken with Pineapple and Sweet Glaze
weet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tropical-inspired slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, pineapple, and a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for easy weeknight comfort dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (drained, reserve juice), ½ cup soy sauce or tamari, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced), 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, Optional: sliced green onions, red pepper flakes
Instructions
. Season chicken with salt and pepper, place in crockpot. 2. Add pineapple, garlic, and ginger. 3. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice, pour over chicken. 4. Cook on low 4–6 hours or high 2–3 hours. 5. Mix cornstarch and water, stir in, cook 15–20 minutes to thicken. 6. Garnish and serve over rice or vegetables.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier meat. Swap brown sugar with honey or maple syrup. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition. Leftovers store 3 days in fridge.