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Healthy Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Savor Delicious Healthy Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken Tonight

This Healthy Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory flavors for a tropical dinner delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts fresh or frozen works
For the Tropical Sauce
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks fresh is best, but canned works too
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium for a healthier twist
  • 1/4 cup Honey use maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferable, jarred can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger use ground ginger if fresh isn’t available
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust based on your spice preference
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper (sliced) any color works
  • 3 stalks Green Onions fresh garnish option, can be omitted

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
  1. Place the fresh or frozen chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Layer the pineapple chunks and sliced bell peppers over the chicken.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until blended.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and veggies.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix thoroughly with the sauce and vegetables.
  7. Serve the shredded chicken over jasmine rice, quinoa, or in lettuce wraps. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and fresh pineapple. Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level. Garnish enhances presentation.

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