Crockpot Pineapple Chicken

5 from 1 vote

This Crockpot Pineapple Chicken is packed with tender chicken smothered in a sticky sweet and spicy sauce. Fresh pineapple chunks adds the best tropical flavor! Served over rice and veggies for a complete meal.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time3 hrs 45 mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Keyword: crockpot, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice

Servings: people

Calories: 536kcal

Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pineapple juice divided
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce use a gluten free variety if necessary
1/2 cup honey
1-4 tablespoons sriracha *
1-4 tablespoons brown sugar optional to balance out the spice*
4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups fresh pineapple cut into 1 inch chunks
1/4 cup cornstarch
Cooked rice for serving
Sliced green onions for garnish, if desired
Sesame seeds for garnish, if desired
Red pepper flakes for garnish, if desired

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Instructions

Grease a 6 quart crockpot with cooking spray, then whisk in 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, optional brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
Stir in chicken breasts and pineapple.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Remove chicken and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice and cornstarch until well combined, then slowly whisk into the crockpot.
Cube chicken and stir back into the crockpot.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.
Taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve and enjoy!
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Notes

*Start with 1 tablespoon sriracha, then taste and add more as desired. If it’s too spicy, stir in brown sugar. Again, starting with 1 tablespoon and adding more as needed.

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