Slow Cooker BBQ Pineapple Chicken
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Sweet, tangy and juicy with a touch of kick, this Slow Cooker BBQ Pineapple Chicken also incorporates orange, honey, and mustard for a phenomenal flavor! It takes less than 10 minutes of prep work and the crock pot does the rest!
Oh how I love the ease and convenience of slow cooker dishes! I’m also on the lookout for more recipes I can make in my crock pot and love experimenting with new flavors. This dish features a fun interplay of flavors that compete for attention just long enough to be noticed and then blend together in unity as they mesmerize your palate. The combination of sweet, tangy, savory, umami-rich, and spicy is simply irresistible.
I’m something of a sauce nut and I always like to have plenty of it. If you feel the same way then you’re luck because this bbq pineapple chicken makes plenty of luscious sauce that you can ladle over your chicken, rice, or mashed potatoes. And if you’d like to “bulk up” this recipe by adding some veggies to it, feel free! Bell peppers pair especially nicely – just add them to the slow cooker!
Hands-off and fuss-free, it’s the perfect kind of meal for a busy weekday or a lazy weekend – come pull up a chair and enjoy a serving of this luscious Slow Cooker BBQ Pineapple Chicken!
Slow Cooker BBQ Pineapple Chicken
Let’s get started!
Place all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over.
Oh, just look at that! The picture of delicious things to come!
Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Carefully pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer. Pour in the cornstarch slurry, whisking continually until the sauce is thickened. Add salt to taste.
Return the sauce to the chicken.
Oh my, just look at that yumminess!
Garnish with some chopped green onions and serve with steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
Enjoy!
For more slow cooker recipes try my:
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
- Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
- Slow Cooker Pot Roast
- Ropa Vieja
- Slow Cooker Peach Crisp
- Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
- Pulled Pork Gyros
- Slow Cooker Jambalaya
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pineapple Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, skin removed
- For the Pineapple Orange Barbecue Sauce:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup natural ketchup
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade (lower calories, use sugar-free)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown mustard
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, optional, for additional heat
- To Thicken the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Carefully pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer. Pour in the cornstarch slurry, whisking continually until the sauce is thickened. Pour the sauce back over the chicken. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes and your choice of veggies.
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet May 18, 2017
Hi, I’m Kimberly Killebrew and welcome to Daring Gourmet where you'll find delicious originals, revitalized classics, and simply downright good eats from around the world! Originally from Germany, later raised in England, world-traveled, and now living in the U.S., from my globally-influenced kitchen I invite you to tour the world through your taste buds!
Follows the recipe to the tee.. does not look or turn out like pic. I would fry the chicken thighs, boneless, then put sauce over fried chicken parts with sauce and serve over rice. Nothing like pic or anything else.
Hi there, trying to make the pineapple orange BBQ chicken and the ingredients for the sauce states 1/2 cup finely chopped onion. But the video does not show the onion being added. So do I do it with the onions or without? Thanks.
Hi Z, add them in the first step along with all the other sauce ingredients. Happy cooking!
Is it okay to cut up boneless breast for this recipe or will it be too dry? Maybe add a little orange juice?
Hi Wanda, no shouldn’t won’t be too dry but if you find you need a little extra liquid some orange juice is a good call. Happy cooking!
We’re not at my home presently and do not have my slow cooker. Would this work as well in the oven?
Hi Marlene, absolutely. I’m not sure how long it will take in the oven so you’d just need to keep an eye on it to determine when it’s done.
This recipe was delish! We really enjoyed it, especially with the Sriracha—we added just a bit more, but that’s the only thing I did differently. Thanks so much for the recipe! BTW, would you know how to use the InstantPot for this?
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Alicia, thank you! I haven’t made this in the IP but maybe some of our readers have and can chime in….
Can the pineapple orange bbq chicken be frozen?
Hi Paula, generally things with cornstarch do not freeze very well, the texture turns a bit weird after it thaws.
I would suggest if you want to freeze the chicken, freeze the chicken separate from the sauce. Do not thicken the sauce with cornstarch until ready to serve. Thaw the sauce then reheat and add the cornstarch. Then serve.
Finger licking goodness ..my boys loved this…this will be added on to our family meal plan..thank you so muc.
I’m so glad your family enjoyed it, Joan, thank you!
I had a friend coming over for lunch and I wanted something in the slow cooker. Went through your recipes and found this one. My friend loved it. It was a great success and the left overs were delicious heated up the next day. Will be making this again, next time the family come over. Thanks so much Kimberly for this great recipe.
I’m so happy to hear that, Suzanne, thank you!
Just trying this tonight its in the oven. I discovered your potato gratin 4 days ago it was really delicious… then yesterday I made the green bean casserole as a side dish to my grilled salmon and the casserole was sensational!! I cooked it for 3 people and not a bit was left on their plates! So in 4 days I now would of made three of your recipes ! Keep those recipes coming Kimberly you really have a talent woman! Ill be making a lot more of your dishes for sure!
From one happy lady from “Down Under!” :)
I am so thrilled to hear that, Paula, you’ve made my day, thank you!
Excellent.
Thanks, George! :)
another hit! thanks Kimberly
Terrific, Colin, thank you!
Cream of Celery Soup is so amazing. Perfect. thank you so much
Thanks so much!
Is it OK to use boneless chicken breasts
Absolutely, William!
Since I don’t have a slow cooker, can I try this in an oven? Use a Dutch over and set the temperature to 250 or 300?
Absolutely, Evie. The “low” setting on a slow cooker is generally around 200 and “high” is 300, so either cooking time you mentioned will work perfectly.
MM MM delicious!!!
carnt wait to try the german salad, but I`ll wait til next week off to Hamburg
best
You’re just trying to make me jealous, aren’t you, Bob??! :) Enjoy your trip!