Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful and tender slow-cooked dish featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts simmered in a delicious blend of barbecue sauce and pineapple. This easy-to-make recipe combines the sweetness of pineapple with tangy barbecue sauce for a perfect balance, served best over rice, roasted potatoes, or alongside a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prepare Pineapple: Drain the pineapple chunks carefully, reserving the juice for later use. If using pineapple slices instead, dice them into small pieces.
- Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce with the diced pineapple chunks, mixing well to combine the flavors.
- Layer Sauce in Slow Cooker: Pour a small amount of the barbecue pineapple mixture into the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce layer in the slow cooker, then pour the remaining barbecue pineapple sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cook Chicken: Set the slow cooker to High and cook for 3-4 hours, or alternatively on Low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred or slice them as desired. Serve the chicken topped with the remaining sauce from the slow cooker.
- Pair with Sides: For a complete meal, serve the Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken with rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad to complement the savory and sweet flavors.
Notes
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts provide more flavor and moisture than boneless chicken.
- Ensure the slow cooker is at least 5-6 quarts to accommodate all ingredients comfortably.
- Retain the reserved pineapple juice if you want to add extra moisture or sweetness to the sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken has reached 165°F for safe consumption.
- This recipe is easily adjustable for larger portions by increasing chicken and sauce quantities proportionally.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
