Description
Slow Cooker Braised Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a tantalizing fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your meal experience. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish features succulent chicken slow-cooked in a vibrant pineapple sauce, offering a delightful taste of the tropics. Easy to prepare and customizable with fresh toppings, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them on warm tortillas or over crunchy Asian noodles for an unforgettable dinner that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, or beef shoulder/butt
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- warm tortillas or crunchy Asian noodles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and sambal oelek.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour marinade over it. Ensure chicken is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with forks and return it to the slow cooker. Add fresh pineapple chunks and Gochujang; mix well.
- Serve on warmed tortillas or over Asian noodles topped with shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt (or alternative), lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño slices, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg