Description
This Pulled Chicken with Pineapple & Mango is a tropical-inspired crockpot recipe that’s both easy and bursting with flavor. Juicy chicken cooks low and slow with tangy BBQ sauce, fresh pineapple chunks, and sweet mango pieces, resulting in a deliciously tender, sweet-savory dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup ripe mango pieces
- 1 cup light BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 12 Hawaiian rolls or large lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken – Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer in crockpot – Place seasoned chicken in the bottom, then add pineapple and mango.
- Add sauce – Pour BBQ sauce evenly over the top.
- Slow cook – Set to low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred & mix – Shred chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot and stir to combine with sauce and fruit.
- Serve – Spoon onto Hawaiian rolls or wrap in lettuce leaves. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Fresh pineapple and mango give the best flavor, but canned can work in a pinch.
- For a spicy version, add sliced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Make ahead—the flavor deepens after a day in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours