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A plate of rice with pineapple chicken on top.

Crockpot Pineapple Chicken

Sweet and tangy, this Crockpot Pineapple Chicken is an easy and flavourful dish that your whole family will love. Made with simple ingredients, this slow cooker pineapple chicken is easy to prep and comes together in a few easy steps.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons sriracha or more
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks

For the Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 2 red bell peppers diced into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

To Serve

  • Rice
  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • To a bowl, add the pineapple juice, sriracha, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and pineapple chunks. Mix until combined.
  • Add chicken and bell peppers to the slow cooker. Add the sauce on top.
  • Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours, or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and shred before adding the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, make a cornstarch slurry with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the slow cooker and cook for another 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  • Served with rice, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1543mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1942IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Comfort
Author: Carmy