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Handheld smartphone photo of Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken in a white bowl showing the glossy translucent amber sauce and green scallions.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken with a Glossy Amber Glaze

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken features tender chicken breast in a thick amber glaze with softened pineapple and red bell peppers. A perfect slow cooker dinner that is sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-Inspired
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cubed into 1-inch pieces (907g)
  • 1 can pineapple chunks 20 oz (567g), juice reserved
  • 2 large red bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed (100g)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce 80ml
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar 60ml
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated (15g)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (Crockpot) 6-quart or larger recommended
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For the cornstarch slurry

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Place cubed chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours.
  3. 45 minutes before finishing, stir in the sliced red bell peppers and pineapple chunks.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Leave lid off and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is a thick amber glaze.
  5. Top with sesame seeds and chopped green scallions before serving.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the chicken breast as it can become dry.
Always use a cornstarch slurry with cold water to avoid lumps.