Slow Cooker Pineapple Orange BBQ Chicken

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

Kimberly Killebrew, www.daringgourmet.com

Just throw everything in the slow cooker and come home to a ready delicious meal!

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4.58 from 14 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

Calories 389 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1372mg | Potassium: 1120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 11.7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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