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Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful dish combining sweet pineapple, tangy barbecue sauce, and savory spices. Perfect for a slow cooker meal, it’s easy to prepare and ideal for serving over rice or in Hawaiian rolls for sandwiches. With a delightful balance of sweetness and zest, this dish brings a tropical twist to your dinner table, making it a crowd-pleaser that freezes well for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite variety)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (with 1/4 cup juice reserved)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

  • Cooked rice or Hawaiian rolls
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crockpot: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring an even layer to allow for thorough cooking.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks along with their reserved juice, chopped red bell pepper, sliced red onion, soy sauce or tamari, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all flavors.
  3. Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot, making sure every piece is well coated for maximum flavor absorption during cooking.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should become tender and easy to shred at the end of this time.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir the shredded meat well to combine with the flavorful sauce.
  6. Serve: Serve the shredded Hawaiian BBQ chicken over cooked rice or on Hawaiian rolls. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use a sweeter BBQ sauce for a more classic Hawaiian flavor, or choose a smoky BBQ sauce for a savory twist.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep and freezes well for convenient future meals.
  • Ensure to use gluten-free BBQ sauce and tamari to keep the dish gluten-free.

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