Description
Enjoy the taste of the tropics with this delicious and easy Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken recipe. Tender chicken cooked in a flavorful blend of Hawaiian-style BBQ sauce, sweet pineapple, and savory spices. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner or entertaining guests with a taste of paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 cup Hawaiian-style BBQ sauce
Mix:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine BBQ sauce, crushed pineapple, bell pepper, onion, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred and Serve: Shred chicken, mix with sauce, and serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed or coconut rice.
- For extra tenderness, use boneless chicken thighs.
- For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or jalapeños to the mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
