Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Slow Cooker Braised Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Tacos. This easy recipe combines tender chicken with the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. With minimal prep time, simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result? Juicy, flavorful chicken wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh veggies and zesty garnishes. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family meal, these tacos are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or beef shoulder
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- Warmed tortillas for serving
- Shredded cabbage, cilantro, and jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and soy sauce. Pour over the chicken.
- Add fresh pineapple chunks.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce.
- Assemble tacos with shredded cabbage, chicken mixture, and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg