Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken Recipe
This Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy and sweet pineapple barbecue sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, the chicken absorbs the rich flavors of barbecue sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and onion powder, making it perfect for a comforting family dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Chopped green onions, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Season them generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Pour the pineapple BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, making sure each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook the chicken on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it well with the sauce to coat.
- Serve: Serve the pineapple BBQ chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions to add a fresh, crisp finish.
Notes
- If using canned pineapple, drain well to avoid excess liquid in the crockpot.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences before cooking.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the shredded chicken and simmer the sauce on high with the lid off for 15-20 minutes, then return the chicken to the crockpot.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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