Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (Cut into 1-inch pieces; chicken tenders or boneless skinless thighs may be substituted.)
• 6 oz 100% pineapple juice (From a 6-ounce mini can.)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (Packed.)
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (Whisk into the reserved 1/4 cup sauce to make a slurry.)
• 1.5 tbsp green onions (Thinly sliced; source gives 1-2 tablespoons, for garnish.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the 1-inch pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast into the insert of a 4- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker.

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, packed brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and minced garlic until combined.

3. 3

   Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce. Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken and gently stir so all of the chicken pieces are coated.

4. 4

   Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours.

5. 5

   After the 4-hour cooking time, remove the lid. Add the cornstarch to the reserved 1/4 cup sauce and whisk until no lumps remain.

6. 6

   Pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker and stir to combine with the chicken and sauce.

7. 7

   Set the slow cooker to HIGH and continue cooking with the lid removed for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the chicken.

8. 8

   Garnish with the thinly sliced green onions and serve.

Notes

Optional variations mentioned by the source include adding drained pineapple chunks or fresh pineapple, mixing in vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, or snow peas, and serving over a whole grain or white rice. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. The source notes that the cornstarch slurry is important for thickening the sauce. For easy cleanup, a slow-cooker liner may be used. A 6-quart slow cooker can accommodate a doubled recipe, which still cooks for 4 hours on LOW.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooked
• slow cooker
• chicken
• Hawaiian-inspired
• sweet and savory
• dairy-free
• gluten-free adaptable