Sweet, tangy and juicy with a touch of kick, this Pineapple Orange BBQ Chicken takes less than 10 minutes of prep time and the slow cooker does the rest.
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.
This slow cooker dish also makes plenty of sauce so it lends itself perfectly to serving with rice or mashed potatoes. Just add a veggie and you’re all set.
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!
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.
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.
Serve and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Pineapple Orange BBQ 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.
George says
Excellent.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, George! :)
Paula says
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!” :)
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I am so thrilled to hear that, Paula, you’ve made my day, thank you!
suzanne says
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.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I’m so happy to hear that, Suzanne, thank you!
Joan says
Finger licking goodness ..my boys loved this…this will be added on to our family meal plan..thank you so muc.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I’m so glad your family enjoyed it, Joan, thank you!
Paula says
Can the pineapple orange bbq chicken be frozen?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Paula, generally things with cornstarch do not freeze very well, the texture turns a bit weird after it thaws.
Alicia Proffitt says
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?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
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….