Delicious and Easy Slow Cooker Tropical Chicken Recipe

This slow cooker tropical chicken recipe is bursting with flavors of the tropics. The combination of juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, tangy lime, and aromatic spices creates a mouthwatering dish that will transport you to a sunny beach. It's incredibly easy to prepare, as the slow cooker does all the work for you. Serve this tropical chicken with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Add diced pineapple, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion to the slow cooker.
5. Stir everything together to ensure the chicken and vegetables are coated in the sauce.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce and vegetables.
9. Serve the slow cooker tropical chicken over cooked rice or with a side salad, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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