Description
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken is a delicious and easy dish combining sweet pineapple and savory chicken flavors. Perfect for busy days or family gatherings, this set-it-and-forget-it meal can be served on sandwich rolls, over rice, or on salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large glass measuring cup or mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Whisk until all ingredients are blended and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until the onion begins to brown.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of flour, then pour in your pineapple juice mixture. Bring it all to a boil.
- Let the sauce boil, stirring for about 10-15 minutes or until it thickens to your liking.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over it. Cook on low heat for about 8 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two large forks once fully cooked.
- Serve your Hawaiian chicken on sandwich rolls, over rice, or atop your favorite salads. If the sauce is not as thick as you’d like, just prop the lid open for a bit to let some steam escape before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- You can use chicken thighs if you prefer a juicier meat.
- Don’t skip the garlic; it adds a depth of flavor that makes this dish truly special.
- Try adding bell peppers or snap peas for a veggie boost.
- You can swap the chicken for pork or tofu for a different twist.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- You can use frozen chicken, just make sure to cook it longer.
- This dish is not spicy, making it great for everyone including kids.
- You can double the recipe if your slow cooker is large enough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg