Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
These crockpot Hawaiian chicken sandwiches are loaded with flavor. They're super easy to make, let your crockpot do all the work with this recipe!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 296kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Crockpot or slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) may also substitute chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ cup pineapple preserves
- ¼ cup soy sauce I recommend using the low sodium version since soy sauce can be quite salty
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ⅓ cup water see note
Creamy Coconut Slaw (optional)
- 1 bag coleslaw mix about 10 ounces
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Instructions
For the chicken
- Spray your crockpot with non-stick spray.
- Add the chicken to the crockpot.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Shred with two forks once done and then serve on toasted buns with slaw.
For the slaw (optional)
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Video
Notes
I recommend increasing to ½ cup of water if leaving on low over 6 hours.
Nutritional information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (with slaw) | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg