- Difficulty: Easy
- Makes: 18 to 24 servings
- Nutrition Facts (per serving, based on 22 servings): 162 calories, 5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 9g carbohydrates, 1g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 21g protein, 97mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium
- Total time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Hands-on time: 25 minutes
- 5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound frozen diced pineapple
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika
- 5 large garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 bay leaves
- 1-2 habanero peppers, deseeded and finely minced
- 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- For serving: Bread rolls and corn tortillas, shredded red cabbage, sour cream, avocado slices, fresh chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, lime wedges, and hot sauce
- Dive into flavor paradise: Layer 5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker. Scatter over 1 pound frozen diced pineapple, a 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes, cup fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika, 5 smashed garlic cloves, 3 bay leaves, 1-2 deseeded and minced habanero peppers, 1 chopped large Spanish onion, 3 teaspoons kosher salt, and teaspoon fresh ground black pepper. Stir everything together until the bold, tropical spices mingle irresistiblyyour kitchen will come alive!
- Seal the lid and let the magic simmer: Cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low, until the chicken falls apart tenderly at the touch of a fork.
- Discard bay leaves, lift out the chicken to a platter, and shred it effortlessly with two forks. Fold it back into the vibrant sauce, then stir in cup finely chopped fresh cilantro for that fresh, herbaceous pop.
- Taste and tweak with extra salt or pepper to perfectionsavor every adjustment!
- Transform your table into a fiesta: Pile the pulled chicken onto warm bread rolls or corn tortillas. Set out toppings like shredded red cabbage, sour cream, avocado slices, extra cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, lime wedges, and hot sauce. Watch guests build their dream tacos or sandwichesthis crowd-pleasing star shines at parties!
- Tame the fire: Use just one habanero or skip the seeds for a gentler kick that still thrills.
- Batch bliss: This massive yield is your secret weapon for epic parties, potlucks, meal prep, or freezer stashesdinner heroes await!
- Versatile vibes: Spoon the luscious sauce over rice or veggies for a whole new crave-worthy meal.
- Make it yours: Customize toppings to fit your tastes or dietary dreams.
