Slow Cooker Tacos: Indulgent Pineapple Chicken Tacos Recipe
Experience the unique flavors of Slow Cooker Braised Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Tacos, a delightful dish perfect for any taco night.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 taco-sized tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks.
- Serve warm in tortillas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust spice levels by adding red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Braised Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Tacos