Summer is swiftly approaching, and nothing says summer like the sweet taste of fresh pineapple! Here are some amazing ideas for pineapple recipes that will take you right to the tropics.
When it comes to fruits, pineapple is one of the most refreshing ways to cool off on a hot summer day. Whether it's fresh, frozen, or canned, its bright, citrusy flavor makes pineapple a fantastic addition to a delicious smoothie, cake, even chicken. Pineapple juice can also be a delicious mixer in your favorite mixed drink recipe. Here are some ideas and pineapple recipes and for your next summer meal.
Slow-cooker chicken the whole family will love!
PREP TIME
20 mins
COOK TIME
a few seconds
TOTAL TIME
20 mins
COURSE
dinner
CUISINE
Pacific Island
SERVINGS
8 people
CALORIES
230.0 kcal
2
lbs
boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
1
yellow onion
chopped
3
cups
fresh pineapple
diced
2
tbsp
soy sauce
1
tbsp
honey
2
tbsp
dark brown sugar
2
tbsp
rice vinegar
1
tsp
grated ginger
1
tbsp
minced garlic
1/2
cup
your favorite BBQ sauce
1
1/2
cup diced bell pepper (red, orange, yellow mix)
red, orange, yellow mix
1
tbsp
water
1
tbsp
cornstarch
parsley for garnish
if desired
sesame seeds for garnish
if desired
3
cups
cooked white rice
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
Using a skillet or the cast aluminum slow cooker insert, brown your chicken on both sides for 3-5 minutes over high heat then remove them from the slow cooker.
Add the pineapple and onion to the slow cooker.
Mix the honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger and garlic, and BBQ sauce into the slow cooker.
Add the chicken back into the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Add the cornstarch to a tablespoon of water, mix, and add to the slow cooker with the bell peppers and let it cook an additional 30 minutes while you cook the white rice to accompany your meal.
Serve over white rice with parsley and sesame seeds for a garnish if desired.
Calories:
230.0 kcal
Carbohydrates:
48.0 g
Fat:
12.0 g
Protein:
38.0 g
Serving Amount:
4
Serving Unit:
oz
Sugar:
12.0 g
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