Description
This Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy meal that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the tangy barbecue sauce. The slow cooker does all the work, resulting in tender, flavorful chicken that is perfect for sandwiches, over rice, or alongside your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice (do not drain)
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot: Arrange the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add ingredients: Sprinkle the chopped onion over the chicken, then pour in the pineapple chunks with juice. Add barbecue sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken: Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve warm over rice, on buns, or with vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
