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Pineapple BBQ Crockpot Chicken

Pineapple BBQ Crockpot Chicken

Tender, shredded chicken coated in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or serving over rice. Minimal effort required!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple Include juice
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite style
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, for heat
For Serving
  • 6 hamburger buns or rolls
  • 1/2 cup coleslaw mix For topping

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the crushed pineapple (with juice), BBQ sauce, teriyaki sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is easily shreddable.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it in a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring well to thoroughly coat it in the remaining sauce. Let it sit on the 'Keep Warm' setting for 15 minutes to absorb flavor.
  7. Serve the Pineapple BBQ Chicken hot on toasted buns, topped with a scoop of crunchy coleslaw.

Notes

The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the chicken breasts. For a thicker sauce consistency, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking time (if on LOW) to allow some liquid to evaporate, or mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the sauce during the last 15 minutes.