Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 cup Hawaiian BBQ sauce
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1-Season the chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper on both sides.
2-Make the sauce: Whisk together Hawaiian BBQ sauce, crushed pineapple with juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
3-Load the slow cooker: Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, pour the sauce mixture over, and coat each piece.
4-Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until fork tender.
5-Shred and serve: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, stir into the sauce, taste for seasoning, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Last Step:
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🍗 Choose chicken thighs for richer flavor and juicier results; if using breasts, reduce cook time and check for doneness early.
🌶️ Customize your sauce by trying different BBQ sauce styles or adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
🥘 Avoid overfilling your slow cooker — keep it no more than two-thirds full to prevent a soupy sauce and ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg