Description
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a tropical-inspired dish that brings the flavors of Hawaii right to your dinner table. Juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked with sweet pineapple, savory soy sauce, and aromatic ginger, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-prepare recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it over fluffy rice or in soft tacos for a versatile meal that tastes like a vacation on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry.
- Mince garlic and ginger finely.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker; add garlic, ginger, pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg