Description
This Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy dish that combines the sweet tanginess of pineapple with the smoky flavor of BBQ sauce. It’s perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite brand)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker: Arrange the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, crushed pineapple with juice, chopped onion, garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir to coat the shredded chicken in the sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy the Pineapple BBQ Chicken hot over rice, in sandwiches, or with steamed veggies. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- For a spicier version, add a tablespoon of sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs.
- Leftovers make great taco or wrap fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
