Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional for added flavor)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (you can use canned or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water for the slurry)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Mix the Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, chicken broth, garlic, and ginger (if using). Pour this mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Add Pineapple and Thicken Sauce:
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the pineapple chunks to the crockpot. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the crockpot. Increase the heat to high (if it’s not already) and let the sauce thicken for about 20-30 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken (Optional):
- Once cooked, you can remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and then return the shredded chicken to the pot to soak up the sauce, or you can leave them whole.
- Serve:
- Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
