Description
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, enhanced by ginger and soy sauce, create a symphony of flavors that will delight your family and friends. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also unforgettable. Serve it over rice or noodles for a meal that feels like a vacation at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour pineapple chunks over them.
- Spoon the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until cooked through.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg