Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup pineapple chunks (use canned in juice, not syrup, or fresh)

1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium works great)

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

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Instructions

1-Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.

2-Add pineapple: Scatter the pineapple chunks over the chicken.

3-Mix the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves.

4-Combine ingredients: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and pineapple in the crockpot.

5-Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreds.

6-Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and discard excess fat.

7-Thicken sauce: Stir cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce in the crockpot.

8-Final cooking: Cover and cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glaze.

9-Serve: Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stir to coat, and serve over rice; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

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Notes

🧄 Use fresh garlic and ginger for brighter, more vibrant flavor than powdered versions.
🍍 Let the shredded chicken rest in the sauce for 10 minutes after cooking to absorb even more flavor.
💧 Don’t add extra liquid to the slow cooker — the chicken and pineapple release plenty of natural juices.

Author: Ruby Bennett
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Thickening Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Diet: Dairy-Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg