Description
This Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken recipe offers a simple way to create a delicious and tender chicken dish infused with sweet pineapple and tangy barbecue sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, with minimal effort required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
- 1 can Pineapple Chunks
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions
Instructions
- Arrange boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your crockpot. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well blended.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix it into the sauce.
- Let the chicken soak in the sauce for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use thawed chicken for even cooking.
- Adjust sweetness by adding apple cider vinegar if needed.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg