This sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a super easy toss and go recipe. It goes great over rice with a side of steamed vegetables!
Sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is like a combination of sweet and sour chicken and brown sugar chicken. It is definitely sweet and a little bit tangy. This is an awesome toss and go crockpot recipe! It is so low prep, just measure out a few things and slice the bell pepper, that’s it.
I think making this recipe with chicken thighs in best. I find that chicken thighs stay moist in the crockpot whereas chicken breast can dry out. You can absolutely substitute chicken breast in this recipe, but for the best results I recommend using chicken thighs.
Ingredients needed
For this recipe, you will need:
- Chicken thighs: You’ll need 4 to 6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs. You can also substitute chicken breast.
- Soy sauce: I recommend using low sodium soy sauce since regular can be quite salty.
- Pineapple slices: You’ll want to use a can that has been packed in pineapple juice.
- Brown sugar: To sweeten the chicken thighs.
- Orange marmalade: This gives this dish such a wonderful flavor.
- Bell pepper: I used a red bell pepper, but you can use your favorite flavor. The brighter colors (red, orange, and yellow) are usually sweeter.
What to serve with this dish
These sweet Hawaiian chicken thighs go great over white or brown rice with a side of freshly steamed veggies. You could also serve over cauliflower rice if you are watching your carb intake.
How to make
Full printable recipe below.
To make this recipe, begin by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Next, add in the chicken thighs and sliced bell pepper.
Add the orange marmalade, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple slices with their juice. Cook for 6 to 8 hours on low or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Equipment
- Crockpot or slow cooker
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs may substitute chicken breast, if desired
- 1 red bell pepper sliced with membranes and seeds removed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce I recommend low sodium soy sauce
- 1 can pineapple slices in pineapple juice about 20 ounces, do not drain
- 1 cup orange marmalade
Instructions
- To make this recipe, begin by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Next, add in the chicken thighs and sliced bell pepper.
- Add the orange marmalade, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple slices with their juice. Cook for 6 to 8 hours on low or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Rosanna Stevens
so glad I found this recipe, as I had pineapple I needed to use up! It worked so well, thank you.
Kalin Williams
Yum! I love chicken with pineapple, and the fact that this is made in the slow cooker is even better!
Nora
I love this combination of flavours! Can’t wait to try your recipe out!
Jean
it goes perfectly great with a cup of rice!
Sue
Oh this looks wonderful – my family will go crazy for it!
Bianca
Can’t beat a great quick and easy recipe! This was amazing
Shilpa
So delicious and easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights. Thanks for sharing
Emily Flint
I love chicken and pineapple together and I can’t wait to make this in my crockpot! What an easy and delicious recipe!
Gina Abernathy
Crock pot meals are totally awesome! Dump and go in the morning and dinner is ready and waiting on you after work. Yes, please and thank you! Tangy with just a little sweetness. Delicious!
Kayla DiMaggio
Loving this easy and delicious crockpot chicken! The hawaiian flavors were so yummy!