Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken
Naturally sweet, tangy and oh-so delicious, Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken is a breeze to throw together and makes for a nourishing dinner everyone will love!
- Prep time
- --
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ¼ cup reduced sodium (gluten-free tamari*)
- 1 8-oz can crushed pineapple
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken breasts or thighs)
- 5-Ingredient Everyday Creamy Cabbage Slaw
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tamari, crushed pineapple, tomato paste, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger and salt. Scoop ¼ cup of the mixture and set aside.
- 2
Add the chicken to a 6-qt slow cooker. Add the remaining sauce, turning the chicken to coat.
- 3
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6.
- 4
Uncover and shred the chicken with 2 forks. Add the remaining ¼ cup sauce, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
- 5
Serve the chicken warm on buns, in bowls, or in lettuce wraps with Creamy Cabbage Slaw, if desired.