Spicy Hawaiian Slow Cooker Chicken Bulgogi

A fabulous accidental creation and my most-requested dish. Super easy and great for those who like it simultaneously spicy, sweet, and aromatic. Beautiful orange color. Serve with steamed rice and garnish with fresh cilantro and/or sesame seeds.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits with juice

  • 1 (10 ounce) bottle Korean bulgogi marinade

  • ½ cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or to taste

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded carrots

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded broccoli stalks

  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Place chicken and onion in a slow cooker. Stir in pineapple, bulgogi marinade, and gochujang.

  2. Cook on High for 3 hours.

  3. Mix shredded carrots and broccoli into the slow cooker and continue cooking for 1 hour.

  4. Stir in cilantro and cook 15 minutes more. Serve.

Cook's Notes:

You can use all carrots or all broccoli if you prefer.

Add more red pepper paste if you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239 Calories
3g Fat
27g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 315mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 448mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.