Crocked Pineapple Chicken
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly tropical, Crocked Pineapple Chicken is a slow cooker delight perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Tender boneless chicken breasts simmer to perfection in a vibrant sauce made from pineapple juice, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and a zing of fresh ginger and garlic. The dish is finished with juicy pineapple chunks and a glossy, thickened sauce, creating a flavorful balance of tangy and sweet. Served over fluffy white or nutty brown rice, this easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of comfort food with an exotic twist. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality presentation that will impress your family or guests. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep, this set-it-and-forget-it dinner is both healthy and satisfying, making it a must-try addition to your slow cooker recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks (canned, in juice)
- 0.25 cups low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cups honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker in a single layer.
Drain the canned pineapple chunks, reserving the juice in a small bowl. Set aside the chunks for later.
In the bowl with the pineapple juice, add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk to combine into a sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
30 minutes before the cooking time is finished, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it.
Add the reserved pineapple chunks to the slow cooker. Gently stir them into the sauce and chicken.
Cover and cook for the remaining 30 minutes, allowing the pineapple to heat through and the sauce to thicken.
Serve the pineapple chicken over cooked white or brown rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2653 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.4 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.6 g | ||
| Protein | 248.2 g | 496% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2702 mg | 57% | |
*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.
