Pollo all’ananas e barbecue nella slow cooker

Ingredienti

• 1 medium sweet onion ( diced)
• 1 20 oz pineapple chunks (drained (Or 2 cups fresh))
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
• 2-3 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup BBQ seasoning (i.e. Barbecue Magic, Smokehouse Maple)
• 2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• garlic salt
• 1 1/2 cups Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce i.e. Sweet Baby Rays or your favorite (plus additional for serving)
• 2-4 Tbsp tomato paste

Preparazione

1. 1

   Spray the bottom and sides of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Arrange the chopped onion and pineapple chunks over the bottom. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

3. 3

   Rub the chicken pieces on all sides with BBQ seasoning. Arrange over the pineapple.

4. 4

   Drizzle with Teriyaki sauce, olive oil and season with garlic salt.

5. 5

   Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6. (Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of chicken pieces)

6. 6

   Uncover and use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken pieces to a platter. Thicken the sauce using 2 Tbsp tomato paste. Adjust using more if needed to thicken to your taste.

7. 7

   Serve over cooked rice, drizzled with sauce.