Description
A delicious slow-cooked chicken dish infused with tropical pineapple sweetness and savory soy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Begin by placing the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Make sure to spread them out evenly.
- Mix the Sauce: In your mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until well blended.
- Pour Over Chicken: Carefully pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each thigh is generously coated.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover your slow cooker and set it on low to cook for 6-8 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the cooking time is up, serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped green onions.
Notes
For varied textures, consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas in the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, pineapple, easy recipe, family meal, tropical flavors