Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken, a dish that effortlessly transforms your dinner table into a tropical paradise. With tender chicken bathed in a rich sauce of soy, pineapple, and ginger, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Simply set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic. Enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and savory that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by trimming excess fat and cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken with garlic, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger until well-coated.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in chopped green onions for freshness.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg