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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (High) or 8 hours (Low)
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (High) or 8 hours 10 minutes (Low)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American Hawaiian Fusion

Description

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish featuring bone-in chicken breasts slow-cooked with a tangy barbecue sauce and sweet pineapple chunks. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, this recipe combines the smoky richness of barbecue sauce with tropical pineapple for a delightful balance of flavors. Serve it shredded or sliced over rice or with your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

Sauce

  • 1 bottle (16 oz) barbecue sauce
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pineapple: Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice. If using pineapple slices instead of chunks, dice them into smaller pieces.
  2. Mix Sauce: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the barbecue sauce with the diced pineapple chunks to combine the sweet and tangy flavors.
  3. Layer Sauce: Pour a small amount of the barbecue pineapple mixture into the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker to create a flavorful base layer.
  4. Add Chicken: Place the bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts on top of the sauce mixture in the slow cooker, then pour the remaining barbecue pineapple sauce evenly over the chicken to coat all pieces well.
  5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours. Ensure the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
  6. Shred or Slice: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Shred or slice the meat as desired and spoon some of the remaining sauce over it for extra flavor.
  7. Serve: Serve the Hawaiian crockpot chicken hot with rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad to complete your meal.

Notes

  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts provide the best flavor and moisture for slow cooking.
  • Using the juice reserved from the pineapple can add extra sweetness if desired.
  • For a thicker sauce, you can remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce it.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be used in sandwiches or tacos.

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