Crock Pot Gingered Pineapple Chicken
Infuse your dinner table with tropical flair and zesty warmth with Crock Pot Gingered Pineapple Chicken, a flavorful and easy slow-cooker recipe perfect for busy weeknights or weekend meal prep. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken thighs are simmered in a luscious sauce made from fresh pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, and fragrant ginger, creating a beautifully balanced blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld effortlessly, while a quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to glossy perfection. Serve this vibrant dish over a bed of fluffy steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for an irresistibly polished presentation. With minimal prep time and a short ingredient list, this crock pot recipe is great comfort food with a tropical twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups Fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot in an even layer.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine well.
Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken in the crock pot, ensuring the chicken is fully covered.
Cover the crock pot 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 165°F/74°C).
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot using tongs and set aside on a plate.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the crock pot sauce and stir well.
Turn the crock pot to high and let the sauce thicken for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the chicken to the crock pot and coat it well with the thickened sauce. Let it warm up for 5 minutes.
Serve the gingered pineapple chicken over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Optional: Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1134 mg | 378% | |
| Sodium | 3120 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.7 g | ||
| Protein | 246.4 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3064 mg | 65% | |
*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.
