Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a delicious fusion of sweet pineapple and rich barbecue sauce, enveloping tender chicken in a warm embrace. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this effortless recipe allows you to return home to an inviting meal that’s bursting with flavor. Serve it over rice or in sandwiches for a satisfying dinner that everyone will crave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 29 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple chunks, reserved juice, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in pineapple juice overnight before cooking. - Substitute BBQ sauce with teriyaki for a different taste or add chopped jalapeños for heat.