Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger over it.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred chicken with two forks and stir to combine with sauce.
- Optional: Mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the crockpot to thicken the sauce, cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, alongside rice or vegetables.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or sugar.
- Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg