Flavorful Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Recipe
A slow cooker pineapple chicken recipe to warm your tastebuds with some tropical flavors.
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 can pineapple chunks in juice (reserve the juice)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Make marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined to create the sauce.
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Add the pineapple chunks, sliced bell peppers, and onion to the slow cooker.
- Cook
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Thicken sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it.
- Re-add chicken
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the thickened sauce. Allow it to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve
Serve the slow cooker pineapple chicken over cooked rice or with your preferred choice of side. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
- Eat
Enjoy this delightful slow cooker pineapple chicken dish with family and friends!
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Sodium 650mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 30g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note: Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker's settings. Please adjust accordingly.
curated by Evelyn Brownlee, a renowned horticulture expert and researcher. With a deep passion for pineapples and years of experience in the field, Evelyn has dedicated her expertise to provide you with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about this tropical delight.
