Description
Savor the sweet and savory harmony of Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Chicken, where tender chicken melds with caramelized brown sugar and juicy pineapple for a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Step: In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and pepper, whisking until the brown sugar dissolves.
- Step: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Step: Pour the marinade over the chicken and gently stir to ensure every piece is coated.
- Step: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Step: One hour before serving, add the pineapple chunks to the slow cooker, stir, and cover to finish cooking.
- Step: Once done, transfer the chicken to a platter and drizzle with the thickened sauce.
- Step: Garnish with green onions and serve over jasmine rice or quinoa.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, sear the chicken in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side before adding to the slow cooker. You may also add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the sauce if a thicker glaze is desired.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT240M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, pineapple chicken, weeknight dinner, easy chicken recipe