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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

This Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken is sweet and smoky and slow cooked to perfection. It makes a great sandwich, and is perfect for family dinners, parties, game day, or anytime you're looking for something super easy & incredibly delicious!
4.18 from 28 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • In a large glass measuring cup or mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated; set aside.
  • Heat 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until onion begins to brown.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup flour. Add pineapple juice mixture to the skillet with the butter, onion and flour. Bring to a boil. 
  • Boil, stirring, 10-15 minutes or until sauce is thick.
  • Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce it. Cook on low heat 8 hours. Shred using 2 large forks.
  • Serve on sandwich rolls, over rice, or on top of your favorite salads. *If sauce is not as thick as you'd like it to be, you can prop open the lid and let some additional liquid evaporate before shredding and serving. Note: sauce will thicken further as it cools.




Notes

*Based on readers' comments, I updated the recipe on 8/11/17 by reducing the brown sugar from 1 cup to 1/2 cup and increasing the cooking time on the sauce prior to adding it to the slow cooker.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You have a few options for reheating:
  1. Stovetop - Transfer desired amount to a small pan. Add a splash of pineapple juice, water, or chicken broth. Heat on low, covered, for 10-12 minutes or until heated through. *Be sure to remove the lid and stir regularly!
  2. Oven - Transfer desired amount to an oven-proof baking dish. Add a splash of pineapple juice, water, or chicken broth. Cover and heat at 300° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
  3. Crockpot - Transfer chicken to the crockpot. Add a splash of pineapple juice, water, or chicken broth. Cover and heat on the "warm" setting for 2-4 hours.
  4. Air fryer - Transfer desired amount to a small oven-proof baking dish. Add a splash of pineapple juice, water, or chicken broth. Heat at 320° for 6-8 minutes.
  5. Microwave - Transfer desired amount to a microwave safe dish. Add a splash of pineapple juice, water, or chicken broth. Cover and microwave on high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 497mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g