Description

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a tropical-inspired comfort meal made with just 4 ingredients. Tender chicken slow-cooked with pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce creates a sweet-savory dish that tastes like a vacation on a plate.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lb (0.9 kg) chicken tenderloin chunks
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce

Smart Substitutions:

Use chicken thighs, breasts, or drumsticks
Substitute pineapple juice with fresh or canned pineapple juice
Swap brown sugar with coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup
Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce

Instructions

Whisk pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce until sugar dissolves.
Marinate chicken in mixture for at least 30 minutes (no more than 2 hours).
Lightly spray crockpot and add chicken with marinade.
Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Remove chicken, rest 5 minutes, and serve whole or shredded with sauce spooned on top.

Notes

For healthier options, reduce sugar with applesauce, use low-sodium soy sauce, or add vegetables like peppers and onions. Avoid marinating chicken too long in pineapple juice to prevent mushy texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low / 3-4 hours on high
Category: Main Course
Method: Crockpot
Cuisine: Hawaiian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 477
Sugar: 43g
Sodium: 933mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 44g
Cholesterol: 215mg

Keywords: hawaiian chicken, crockpot chicken, tropical dinner, sweet savory chicken