Crock Pot Chinese Chicken with Pineapple
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Crock Pot Chinese Chicken with Pineapple recipe that delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a tangy-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and fresh ginger, infused with the tropical sweetness of pineapple chunks. This one-pot wonder combines convenience with authentic Chinese-inspired flavors, creating a dish that’s perfect for busy families or comforting meal preps. With just 10 minutes of prep time, your slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with melt-in-your-mouth chicken and a glossy, thickened sauce that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for a touch of freshness, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish right at home! Keywords: Crock Pot Chinese Chicken, slow cooker pineapple chicken, easy weeknight dinner, Asian-inspired recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 20 oz Pineapple chunks (canned, in juice)
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Cold water
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of your crock pot in an even layer.
Drain the juice from the canned pineapple into a bowl and set the pineapple chunks aside. Add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to the pineapple juice. Whisk to combine.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the crock pot and scatter the reserved pineapple chunks on top.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the crock pot and place it on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the crock pot to thicken it.
Return the chicken to the crock pot, spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes on the WARM setting.
Serve the Chinese chicken with pineapple over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.3 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 4047 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.8 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.8 g | ||
| Protein | 167.2 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2419 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
