Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken
This Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken delivers 29g protein and 268 calories per serving — a lean option for fat loss phases. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, letting you batch-cook an Asian-inspired dinner without active cooking time. Ideal for tracking macros while maintaining a calorie deficit without sacrificing volume.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(907g)
- •Pineapple, Canned, In Juice, Drained
- •Cornstarch(30g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
- •Red pepper flakes(3g)
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Water Chestnuts, Canned, Drained
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with baking spray and arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer on top. Drain the pineapple juice from the can into a large liquid measuring cup or mixing bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch. Once smooth, stir in the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken. Add the pineapple chunks and red pepper.
- 2Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, until cooked through.
- 3With a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and vegetable mixture to a plate. Strain the sauce into a small saucepan. Simmer over high until it reduces by half, about 4-5 minutes, stirring very frequently. Add back to the slow cooker with the chicken mixture. Add the water chestnuts and green onion. Stir to combine. Serve hot with cauliflower rice, brown rice, or quinoa.
Nutrition — Per Serving
268
calories
29g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 2.8g
- Sodium
- 456 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
6 servings per batch · ~176g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken have per serving?
Each serving has 29g of protein and 268 calories, making it a lean option for hitting protein targets without excess calories. The macro split is 14g fat and 8g carbs per serving.
How long does Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken take to prep?
This recipe features quick prep time and yields 6 servings, so you can batch-cook an entire week's worth of Asian-style dinners efficiently. The stovetop method means you're not waiting around for slow cooking.
Is Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken good for fat loss?
At just 268 calories and 4g carbs per serving with 29g protein, this recipe is ideal for fat loss phases where maintaining muscle while eating in a deficit is the goal. The high protein-to-calorie ratio supports satiety without inflating daily totals.
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