Slow Cooker Shredded Hawaiian Chicken

Flavorful, light and simple.

Happy first day of Spring! You might be wondering why the heck we’re kicking off Spring with a slow cooker recipe. Seems odd, huh? But this Slow Cooker Hawaiian Shredded Chicken recipe is perfect for any season.

My favorite way to dish-up this slightly sweet and savory, tender shredded chicken is wrapped tightly in a crisp Swiss chard leaf with shredded carrots, red cabbage, green onions, cilantro, sliced almonds and avocado. I then use additional coconut aminos for dipping which adds another punch of delicious flavor. Seriously, so good! You could also serve the chicken on a bed of greens, over cauliflower rice, and stuffed in a perfectly ripe avocado half.

Hawaiian Pulled Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet and savory. It’s flavorful, light, and a simple slow cooker meal. Follow the recipe and serve the chicken in a chard wrap—or feel free to serve it however you wish: on a bed of greens, on top of a sweet potato, or over cauliflower rice. This recipe makes for great leftovers and can be served hot or cold. 

AUTHOR : THE REAL FOOD DIETITIANS 

PREP TIME: 10 MINS

COOK TIME: 4 HOURS

TOTAL TIME: 4 HOURS 10 MINS

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
2. 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
3. 1/2 small onion, diced
4. 3 garlic cloves, minced
5. 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, slightly drained
6. 1/3 cup coconut aminos
7. 1 lime, juiced
8. 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
9. 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
10. 1/2 tsp. sea salt
11. 1/4 tsp. black pepper

For the wrap: Swiss chard leaves (or leaf lettuce), avocado slices, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, green onions, sliced almonds, fresh cilantro, etc.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place chicken, onions and garlic in a slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, combine pineapple, coconut aminos, lime juice, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to mix, and then add to slow cooker.
3. .......

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