Description
This 10-Minute Healthy Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with sweet pineapple, vibrant red bell pepper, and a flavorful soy-honey sauce infused with garlic and ginger. Cooked low and slow in a crockpot, this dish delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors with minimal effort, ideal for a healthy, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot and chicken: Place the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot, arranging them evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Add pineapple and bell pepper: Scatter 1 cup of pineapple chunks and the sliced red bell pepper evenly over the chicken breasts to add sweetness and vibrant color.
- Make the sauce: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to create a flavorful marinade.
- Combine sauce and ingredients: Pour the prepared soy-honey sauce evenly over the chicken, pineapple, and bell pepper in the crockpot, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken breasts directly in the crockpot, mixing them with the sauce and vegetables for an even distribution of flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the dish before serving to add freshness and a mild onion flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple chunks for best flavor, but canned works well too—just drain excess juice to avoid watery sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa.
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the chicken once cooked and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce it before mixing back in.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker recipe, healthy chicken recipe, pineapple chicken, easy dinner, low fat dinner
