Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
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4.4
Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
Description
This recipe places chicken breasts in a slow cooker, covering them with teriyaki sauce and undrained pineapple tidbits including their juice. Slow cooking on low heat for 4.5 hours tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with the combined sweet and savory flavors of pineapple and teriyaki.
Serving over steamed white rice allows the sauce to be absorbed, complementing the tender chicken pieces. Garnishes of toasted sesame seeds, which add a mild nuttiness, and fresh sliced green onions contribute texture and bright flavor contrasts.
For best results, the teriyaki sauce should be stirred before use if it has settled to release seeds and distribute flavor evenly. Toast sesame seeds in a skillet on medium-low heat until lightly browned and aromatic, stirring to prevent burning.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breast about 2 pounds, boneless skinless
- 1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce about 1/2 bottle, Soy Vay brand
- 8 ounces pineapple tidbits (do not drain)
Garnish
- sesame seeds see note, toasted
- green onion sliced
- white rice for serving, steamed
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour in the teriyaki sauce (see note) and pineapple tidbits along with the juice from the pineapple too.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4.5 hours.
- If serving with rice, start cooking it 4 hours into the chicken's cooking time.
- Portion the chicken over rice and spoon on some more sauce and pineapple tidbits. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- Before pouring, stir the teriyaki sauce bottle with a butter knife to loosen sesame seeds evenly.
- Toast sesame seeds in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Nutritional info excludes rice and garnishes; only pertains to chicken and sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 2492mg | 104% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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