Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs for juicier results)
1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh; if canned, drain well)
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten free)
1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste for less sweet)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh preferred)
1 tablespoon grated ginger (fresh gives best flavor)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (add more for spicier)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1-Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker; thighs can be layered similarly.
2-Add Pineapple: Scatter pineapple chunks over chicken. For firmer pineapple, reserve half to add in the last 30 minutes.
3-Mix the Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until sugar mostly dissolves.
4-Combine Ingredients: Pour the sauce evenly over chicken and pineapple, then stir gently to coat.
5-Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
6-Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken to a cutting board, shred with two forks, and discard any visible fat.
7-Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch and water into a smooth slurry, then stir into the sauce in the crockpot.
8-Final Cooking: Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, until sauce thickens to your liking.
9-Serve: Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stir to coat with thickened sauce, and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Last Step:
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🧄 Always use fresh garlic and ginger for the brightest, most vibrant flavor in the sauce
👅 Taste the sauce before cooking and adjust the sweetness or saltiness by adding a little more brown sugar or soy sauce
🥡 Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Thickening: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg