Description
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a sweet and tangy dish that blends pineapple with barbecue sauce, creating a mouthwatering and tender chicken meal. Perfect for a hands-off, delicious meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is fully covered.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Once the chicken is done, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve the shredded chicken with the sauce on top. You can pair it with rice, mashed potatoes, or a side salad.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add chili powder, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a richer flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg