Slow Cooker Hula Chicken

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 6 bacon strips, divided
• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Cut three bacon strips in half; cook until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top each thigh with a half piece of bacon. Top with onion, pineapple and barbecue sauce.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Cook remaining bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. Sprinkle over each serving.

Yield: 6 servings.

1 chicken thigh with about 2 tablespoons sauce equals 375 calories, 17 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 135 mg cholesterol, 637 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 39 g protein.