Crockpot Sweet Pineapple Chicken

 

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken tenderloin chunks (or boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces)
• 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned works)
• ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark, depending on your sweetness preference)
• ⅓ cup soy sauce (low-sodium is fine if preferred)

Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or fresh pineapple chunks for extra flair.

Instructions & Method

 

 

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Instructions & Method

Step 1: Prep Your Chicken

• Wash and pat dry your chicken tenderloins. Cut into bite-sized chunks if not pre-cut.
• Optional: light seasoning with salt and pepper enhances flavor, though the soy sauce and brown sugar provide plenty of seasoning on their own.

Step 2: Mix the Sauce

• In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves. This will be your luscious, sticky sauce.

Step 3: Assemble in the Crockpot

• Place chicken chunks into the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Pour the pineapple-soy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
• Gently stir to coat the chicken, but don’t worry if it’s not perfect—the slow cooker does the magic.

Step 4: Slow Cook to Perfection

• Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
• Check for doneness: chicken should be fork-tender and easily shred with a fork. The sauce should be thickened and sticky.

Step 5: Optional Finishing Touches

• For extra texture, you can transfer chicken to a skillet and simmer sauce on medium heat for 5–10 minutes until it caramelizes slightly.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds or green onions for a pop of color and flavor.