Description
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches are a flavorful escape to the tropics, perfect for family gatherings or game day. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce infused with juicy pineapple. Serve on soft sandwich buns for a delightful meal that will impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, well-drained)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a twist)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Sandwich buns, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Place chicken breasts in a crock pot.
- 2. Add pineapple chunks on top of the chicken.
- 3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until combined; pour over the chicken and pineapple.
- 4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- 5. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot and mix with the sauce.
- 6. Serve on sandwich buns with desired toppings like coleslaw or extra pineapple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg