Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 cup Hawaiian BBQ sauce (store bought or homemade)
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 (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1-Season the chicken: Pat dry and season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
2-Mix the sauce: Whisk together Hawaiian BBQ sauce, crushed pineapple with its juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
3-Combine in crockpot: Place chicken in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, pour sauce over, and ensure chicken is well coated.
4-Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fork tender and shreddable.
5-Shred and serve: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to sauce, stir, and serve over rice, buns, or with vegetables. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Last Step:
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🍗 Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for the juiciest, most tender results every time.
🔥 Customize the heat level by adding hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
🥄 For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg