Best 9 Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Thighs Recipes

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE HABANERO PULLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken thighs in the base of a slow cooker. Add the diced pineapple, tomatoes, lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, bay leaves, habaneros, onion, salt and pepper. Stir ingredients to combine well.
• Cover and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and can be easily shredded, on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
• Remove the bay leaves and discard. Remove the chicken to a platter and use 2 forks to shred. Stir the chicken back into the sauce along with the chopped cilantro.
• Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper.
• Serve with rolls, corn tortillas, and other toppings as part of a sandwich or taco bar.

SLOW COOKER HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Heat the slow cooker. Melt the butter in a frying pan and quickly brown the chicken thighs all over. Make sure the skin picks up plenty of colour. Season, then put them in the slow cooker. Brown the spring onions and add them to the slow cooker as well. Add the stock, mustard and honey and cook on low for 4 hrs.
• Stir in the cream or crème fraîche and peas, then cook for a further 15 mins with the lid off. Re-crisp up the chicken skin under the grill, if you like.

SLOW-COOKER HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker.
• Top with garlic and sauce. Add pineapple chunks and 1/4 cup reserved liquid.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours or on Low heat setting 5 hours. When 30 minutes are left of cook time, add bell peppers. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting for remaining time.
• Serve with rice and parsley.

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken thighs in the flour to coat; tapping thighs to remove excess flour.
• Arrange chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker crock; top with pineapple chunks.
• Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and garlic together in a small bowl; pour over the chicken and pineapple in the slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 4 hours.

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set chicken aside. In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, Sriracha, garlic and ginger. Place chicken thighs into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in pineapple juice mixture. Top with pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple and reserved juices. Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, basting every few hours. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Stir in cornstarch mixture, bell pepper and onion into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30-60 minutes, or until sauce is thickened. Serve chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and parsley, if desired.

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a large skillet over high-heat and add some oil, once hot, sear the chicken pieces until browned.
• Place the thighs in the crockpot.
• Add the rest of the ingredients on top.
• Cover with the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
• During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cornstarch slurry. Close the lid and let it cook for 30 more minutes.
• Serve it warm over some white rice and veggies on the side.

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Place chicken thighs into the bottom of the slow cooker bowl.
• Pour ¼ cup to ⅓ cup of the reserved pineapple juices over the chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
• In a mixing bowl, add the salsa and the pineapple chunks. Stir until blended.
• Pour mixture over the chicken thighs and replace the lid.
• Cook for another hour on high.
• Serve over rice and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet set to medium-high heat, add the cooking oil. When the pan is hot, brown the chicken on all sides. Add the chicken to the 3-quart or larger slow cooker.
• Pour over the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken. Next, pour over the 1/2 cup of reserved juices from the pineapple can. Add the pineapple slices over the chicken and sauce.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours. Do not open the lid during the cooking time.

BAKED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, stir together the pineapple tidbits, chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and garlic powder until well combined. Set aside.
• Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Place an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Then add the oil, onion, and chicken thighs once the skillet is hot.
• Sear the chicken thighs for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken has a golden brown color. (see note)
• Pour the pineapple sauce over the chicken thighs. Then bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly and thickened.
• Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to sit 5 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up as it cools.
• Serve warm with chopped green onions and parsley on top, if desired.