I love simple weeknight meals, and nothing makes dinner easier than my slow cooker. Today, I’m sharing two fantastic Hawaiian chicken recipes that practically cook themselves.
These recipes bring bright, sweet, and tangy flavors to your table with very little effort. Get ready for delicious, stress-free meals you’ll want to make again and again.
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Easy Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Dinner
This chicken recipe is a real weeknight winner. It uses simple ingredients and cooks all day, so dinner is ready when you are.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Pineapple Chunks: Canned pineapple works perfectly here, giving that essential sweet and tangy flavor. Don’t drain all the juice!
- Chicken Thighs: Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs makes this dish extra juicy and ensures the chicken stays tender during long cooking times.
What You Need
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, undrained
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
⏱️ Time: 4-6 hours (low)🍽️ Yields: 4-6 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
Place the chicken thighs in your slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together the undrained pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Pour this sauce over the chicken.
Step 2: Cook and Serve
Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Shred the chicken if you like, then serve over rice with a sprinkle of green onions.
📝 Final Note
You can make this meal complete by adding some sliced bell peppers or onions to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
Simple Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Meal
This recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a flavorful meal without much fuss. The sweet and tangy sauce coats tender chicken perfectly.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Chicken Breast: You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Breasts tend to be leaner, while thighs offer more moisture.
- Ketchup & Brown Sugar: These two simple ingredients create the base for the sweet, sticky sauce that makes this dish so good.
What You Need
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
⏱️ Time: 6-8 hours (low)🍽️ Yields: 4-6 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Mix Sauce
In a medium bowl, stir together the undrained crushed pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
Step 2: Cook Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in your crockpot. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s well covered. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easy to shred.
📝 Final Note
Shred the cooked chicken right in the pot and mix it with the sauce before serving. It’s delicious with steamed rice and a side of broccoli.
