Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken with Yum Sides and Sauces
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is an easy dinner made with tender chicken breast, colorful vegetables, and chunks of pineapple in a sweet and savory sauce. Aloha! This pineapple in this dish will help transport you to the beautiful islands of Hawaii.
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- ¾ lb chicken breast about 2 large breasts, chopped
- 1 onion 140 grams, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper 190 grams, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper 190 grams, chopped
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 4 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 tablespoon sugar-free barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 20 oz pineapple with juice canned
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 stalks scallions optional garnish
- sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Spray inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray oil.
- Chop your vegetables and chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince your garlic and grate your ginger.
- Place chicken in slow cooker, and season with salt and pepper. Top with your chopped vegetables.
- Mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar-free barbecue sauce, ginger and garlic, and pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Mix together lightly, and cook on low heat for 3 hours.
- Mix together orange juice and cornstarch to make a slurry. Then, add to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Leave the lid off the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Notes
Optional garnishes include scallions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice for best taste. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze separately for longer storage.