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Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

A tender and juicy dish featuring chicken slow-cooked in a sweet teriyaki and pineapple sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks Fresh or canned will do.
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Can substitute with honey or sugar alternatives.
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste chopped green onions For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and flaking.
  2. Once done, shred the chicken and stir to coat in the sauce.
  3. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the teriyaki mixture a few hours or overnight before cooking. Consider adding diced bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and crunch. A splash of sesame oil can enhance the flavor.

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