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Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken: A Simple and Delicious Family Recipe 🍍🍗

Easy Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken: Your Family’s New Fave!

Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a simple and delicious recipe combining sweet pineapple with smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Soaking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue chicken, Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, family-friendly dinner, Slow Cooker Chicken, Weeknight Meal
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Main protein for the dish

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Choose honey BBQ for extra sweetness
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned, drained
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Enhances umami flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For a mellow depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Subtle flavor without texture

For Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions Adds color and flavor

Instructions

Cooking Steps

  • Layer the Chicken: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Season Generously: Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.
  • Mix the Sauce: Combine BBQ sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
  • Pour Over Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  • Soak in Sauce: Allow the shredded chicken to soak in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish: Just before serving, garnish with freshly chopped green onions.

Notes

Serve with Hawaiian coconut rice for a tropical twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg
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