Description
Crockpot Pineapple Chicken is a sweet and savory dish made with tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful pineapple and barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks with juice, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Serve over rice or quinoa for a complete meal, or use lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg