Description
A delightful slow-cooked chicken dish infused with the sweetness of pineapple and a savory honey-soy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or steamed vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, combine the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well until all ingredients blend harmoniously.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Nestle them into the slow cooker, allowing the chicken to soak in the sweet and savory marinade.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve the chicken over steaming bowls of rice or alongside colorful steamed vegetables.
Notes
Make the sauce a day in advance for deeper flavors, or use boneless chicken breasts if preferred. Add veggies for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg