Description
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a tropical delight that combines tender chicken with a luscious pineapple-infused BBQ sauce, making it the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this dish brings sweet and savory flavors together effortlessly. Simply toss your ingredients into the Crockpot, let it simmer, and enjoy the mouthwatering aroma that fills your kitchen. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh veggies for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the Crockpot and add fresh pineapple chunks on top.
- Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks or serve whole. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in BBQ sauce overnight. Feel free to customize by adding sliced bell peppers or swapping BBQ sauces to suit your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.