Description
This Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is a flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts or thighs simmered in a tangy barbecue and pineapple sauce with colorful bell peppers. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner, it’s served over rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (18 oz) bottle barbecue sauce (use your favorite)
- ½ cup pineapple juice (from the can)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
To Serve
- Cooked rice
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your crockpot in an even layer to ensure even cooking.
- Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, reserved pineapple juice from the can, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until fully combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Add sauce and veggies: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken in the crockpot. Next, add the drained pineapple chunks along with the chopped red and green bell peppers on top.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, carefully mixing it into the sauce and vegetables to combine all the flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the hot Hawaiian BBQ chicken mixture over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired, then serve immediately for a delicious meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, opt for a smoky or spicy BBQ sauce to add depth and heat to the dish.
- You can customize by adding chopped onions or jalapeños to the slow cooker for a little spicy kick.
- Leftovers are excellent for sandwiches or wraps, making a great make-ahead meal.
