Crock Pot Gingered Pineapple Chicken

Infuse your dinner table with tropical flair and zesty warmth with Crock Pot Gingered Pineapple Chicken, a flavorful and easy slow-cooker recipe perfect for busy weeknights or weekend meal prep. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken thighs are simmered in a luscious sauce made from fresh pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, and fragrant ginger, creating a beautifully balanced blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld effortlessly, while a quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to glossy perfection. Serve this vibrant dish over a bed of fluffy steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for an irresistibly polished presentation. With minimal prep time and a short ingredient list, this crock pot recipe is great comfort food with a tropical twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups Fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot in an even layer.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine well.

Step 3

Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken in the crock pot, ensuring the chicken is fully covered.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).

Step 5

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot using tongs and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the crock pot sauce and stir well.

Step 7

Turn the crock pot to high and let the sauce thicken for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Return the chicken to the crock pot and coat it well with the thickened sauce. Let it warm up for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the gingered pineapple chicken over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Step 10

Optional: Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1627.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2456.4

Total Fat 102.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1134.0mg	0%
Sodium 3120.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 96.7g
Protein 246.4g	0%

Vitamin D 63.5IU	0%
Calcium 261.9mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 3063.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 40.2%

Carbs: 22.3%