Description
This Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with island-inspired flavors. Sweet pineapple, warm spices, and a touch of citrus come together in this easy set-it-and-forget-it meal. Great for tacos, rice bowls, or sliders!
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Add chicken to the bottom of your slow cooker.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the crushed pineapple (with juice), orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, allspice, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the mixture over the chicken.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
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Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return to the slow cooker. Stir to combine with the juices.
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Let it sit for another 10-15 minutes on warm to absorb the flavor.
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Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
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Serve in taco shells, on slider buns, over coconut rice, or in lettuce wraps.
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Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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Add chopped bell peppers or onions for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285mg
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg