Description
Hawaiian chicken sandwiches in a crock pot are a delightful meal that combines sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful sauce with pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 12 slider buns
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, shredded lettuce, coleslaw
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the chicken by placing it in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Mix the sauce by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.
- Combine ingredients in the crock pot by pouring pineapple chunks and the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the crock pot, mixing it with the sauce and pineapple.
- Assemble your sandwiches with the chicken mixture and desired toppings.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Feel free to customize toppings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, crock pot, sandwiches, easy recipe, slow cooker