Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
- Pineapple chunks and toasted sesame seeds for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions, pineapple chunks, and sesame seeds, alongside rice or your favorite sides.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for juicier results.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying honey and brown sugar quantities.
- Serve over steamed rice or inside buns for a Hawaiian chicken slider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg