Is it okay to put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

You can safely place raw chicken directly into the slow cooker—just make sure it cooks thoroughly until it reaches a safe internal temperature. As long as your sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, you’re good to go. The slow cooker is designed to bring meats up to a safe temperature gradually while locking in moisture and flavor.

How to thicken sauce for Hawaiian chicken?

The easiest way to thicken the sauce is to create a quick slurry. Mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of cold water, then stir it into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before the cooking time is up. Let it simmer uncovered to thicken naturally. This method works well for other slow cooker meals too, like Garlic Butter Steak Bites Crockpot Potatoes .

What to serve with Hawaiian crockpot chicken?

You have lots of great options! White rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice are all excellent. Steamed broccoli, roasted sweet potatoes, or even tropical slaw work beautifully alongside sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken. For something fun and lighter, try serving it in lettuce cups or wraps.

What are the 4 ingredients in Hawaiian chicken breast crockpot?

At its most basic, Hawaiian crockpot chicken can be made with just four ingredients: chicken breasts, pineapple chunks with juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. From there, you can add garlic powder, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor, like in the full recipe we use here.

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Description

This sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a tropical twist on classic comfort food—made with juicy chicken, pineapple, and a tangy-sweet sauce that’s perfect over rice or in lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

Scale

½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free

1 teaspoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon brown sugar

Black pepper to taste

1 red bell pepper, diced

8 ounces pineapple chunks with juice

Scallions for garnish (optional)

Rice for serving (optional)

Instructions

Add soy sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar, and black pepper to your slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Add diced chicken, red bell pepper, and the can of pineapple chunks with juice. Stir gently to coat everything in the sauce.

Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.

Thirty minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning. Add more soy sauce or brown sugar if desired.

If you want to thicken the sauce, stir in a slurry of 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water and let it simmer uncovered.

Serve over rice, garnish with scallions if using, and enjoy!

Notes

To reduce sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce and rinse pineapple before adding.

For a low-carb version, serve with cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.

Add red pepper flakes for heat or fresh ginger for brightness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Hawaiian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 260
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 0g

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