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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken: The Best Glossy Pineapple Chicken Recipe

This Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken features tender chicken breast in a glossy, sticky sweet brown glaze with juicy pineapple chunks. A perfect, easy dinner that creates a mouth-watering tropical flavor profile with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes (900g)
  • 20 oz canned pineapple chunks in 100% juice, juice reserved (565g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed (100g)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (120ml)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated (15g)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (16g)
  • 2 tbsp water (30ml)
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (Crockpot) 6-quart size recommended
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For the sauce and slurry

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Place the cubed chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Top with the pineapple chunks.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours until the chicken is tender and fibrous.
  2. Mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH with the lid off for 15-20 minutes until the glaze is glossy and sticky.
Serving
  1. Top with sliced green onions and serve warm over rice.

Notes

Do not overcook the chicken breast; check internal temperature at 3 hours on low.
Use canned pineapple juice rather than fresh to ensure the sauce thickens correctly.