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Crockpot Pineapple Chicken: A Sweet, Savory Delight!

Crockpot Pineapple Chicken is a sweet and savory dish made with tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful pineapple and barbecue sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks with juice, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

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.

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