Oh yes 😎—that sweet, tangy, melt-in-your-mouth Hawaiian BBQ chicken from the crock pot is a classic. Here’s a foolproof recipe:
Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drain juice if canned)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp ginger (optional, for a tropical kick)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layer the crock pot
- Place chicken in the bottom.
- Add pineapple, onion, and garlic on top.
- Mix the sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, soy sauce, honey, and ginger.
- Pour over chicken and pineapple.
- Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Chicken should be tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred (optional)
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, then stir back into sauce for ultimate flavor.
- Serve
- Over rice, quinoa, or couscous
- With steamed broccoli, grilled pineapple, or in slider buns for Hawaiian BBQ chicken sandwiches
💡 Tips for extra magic
- Add a splash of pineapple juice for a tangier sauce.
- Top with sliced green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken at the end and simmer the sauce in a pan until it reduces.
If you want, I can give a one-step “dump everything in the crock pot” version that’s basically foolproof and even better for busy days 😏.
Do you want me to do that version?
