↑
Whole and Heavenly Oven
Home Contact Privacy Policy Work With Me

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Where healthy meets indulgent

Home » All Posts

All Posts

Slow-Cooked Jerk Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

By Sarah On   |  Updated:

Jump to Recipe

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet ‘n ‘spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet 'n 'spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

Hi. I’m in love with these tacos.

In.Love.

Obsessing over all the slow-cooked jerk-y chicken-goodness. Crushing big-time on the overload of pretty tropical slaw.♥

Just get in my belly already. Puh-leeeeeze…

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet 'n 'spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

So I’m just wondering. Is it wrong of me to post a fantab-ulously awesome crockpot recipe even though it’s technically spring? Things are still pretty brrrrrrr around here so I’m totally on board with all things crockpot and cozy through the end of March. And I kinda don’t care that these things are now technically outlawed until next fall.

I don’t follow the rules here, guys. The rebel in me is still screaming, BRING ON THE COZY CROCKPOT GOODNESS.

Another part of that rebel is shouting HAPPY TACO THURSDAY!

Wait, is that just a Tuesday thing? Um, no. Tacos are a 24/7 kinda deal.

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet 'n 'spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

Listen to the rebel inside of you and you will always have a glorious taco-filled life. Live a little and break the rules of the taco regiment. ♥

And that right there is my wise piece of advice for the day. That one was a freebie, but next time I’ll need 5 cookies upfront as payment.

We accept oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip and/or brownie cookies. Pay up or no more daily wisecracks for you.

Forget all that was said up there. You probably couldn’t even pay me with a lifetime supply of cookies to get me shut up.

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet 'n 'spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

Okay, let’s talk taco. My favooooorite language without a doubt. 

First things first: The chicken. Hooooly moly, you guys. The amount of flavor packed into this chicken is kinda unbelievable. It’s sweet with just a hint of citrus, yet slightly-spicy at the same time. Plus it is SO fall-apart tender and juicy from cooking low ‘n ‘slow in the crockpot for a few long hours.

You’re really, really going to love it. You might just want to eat it straight out of the crockpot. I won’t judge you at all.

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet 'n 'spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

But me? I’m gonna take things one step further and throw some tropical pineapple slaw into the mix. This slaw is seriously SO simple, yet combined with the juicy shredded chicken in a big ‘ol tortilla it elevates the punch of flavors to about a 10/10.

Plus uh, pineapple. I’m convinced it can do no wrong this time of year.

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet 'n 'spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

I do believe the absolute best of comfort food just collided with all the ultra-fresh Caribbean flavors in the world.

And thus, a beautiful, gorgeous, STUNNING taco was born. And then devoured. The end.

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet 'n 'spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

Grab those sombreros, guys! It’s taco time.

Save To Recipe Box
Print Pin
No ratings yet

Slow-Cooked Jerk Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

This recipe may included paid links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • CHICKEN:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • SALSA:
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple finely diced
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Warmed tortillas for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken: In a small bowl, whisk first 12 chicken ingredients until smooth. Place chicken in a 3-qt slow-cooker and pour sauce over top. Cook chicken on low 3-4 hours or until chicken registers 160F degrees.
  • Place hot chicken on a cutting board and use 2 forks to gently shred chicken. Transfer shredded chicken back to slow-cooker to keep warm. Set aside.
  • Prepare the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients until combined.
  • Assemble the tacos: Fill warmed tortillas with shredded chicken and top with pineapple slaw. Serve immediately.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below. Feel free to share a picture on Instagram and tag @wholeandheavenlyoven or hashtag it #wholeandheavenlyoven

Taco Thursday. You can’t go wrong. ♥

All the best Caribbean flavors collide with cozy comfort food in these slow-cooked chicken tacos that are loaded with tender sweet 'n 'spicy chicken and lots of fresh pineapple slaw.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    These tacos look amazing, Sarah! I’m loving the carribean flavors! So perfect for pretending that it’s actually warm outside! 🙂 And I love the pretty pops of color too. Sounds delicious, especially since I can throw this in my slow cooker and let it do all of the work!

    Reply

  5. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    Crock pot recipes are still TOTALLY ok for spring time! Actually, I use my crock pot a lot in the summer for those days when it is too dang hot and I can’t fathom turning my oven on and heating up the house any more. The flavors of these tacos is amazing!

    Reply

    • Sarah says

      I’m so embarrassed to admit that I hardly ever use my crockpot once we’re into summer! My grill gets quite the workout though! LOL. Thanks Natalie!

      Reply

  8. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    I think slow cooker meals are always appropriate, no matter what time of year it is! And besides there’s still snow on the ground, at least here there is! These tacos look fantastic, and I love that pineapple slaw on top!

    Reply

  9. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    That chicken looks soooo juicy and delicious, Sarah! I bet the taste is pretty heavenly with all those amazing spices together with the pineapple.
    Oh, and I would happily give you more than 5 cookies for your wise tips 😉

    Reply

  12. Izzy says

    We are taco twins!! And no, it isn’t just taco Tuesday, it is taco every single day of the week!! I think it is ok to use a slow cooker well into spring if it means you will be creating awesome recipes like this 🙂

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Seen on

What I'm Sharing On Instagram

Mixed berry cream cheese crepes feature perfectly lacy homemade crepes, a tangy lemon cream cheese filling, and a fresh mixed berry sauce on top. - Learn how to make this brunch classic easy at home!
This banana zucchini cake is incredibly soft and loaded with flavorful browned butter and crunchy walnuts. - a perfect breakfast, dessert, or snack cake!
Classic chilaquiles verdes features crispy corn chips smothered in a homemade salsa verde and topped with charred sweet corn, fried eggs, and all the extra toppings you desire!
This summery bursting tomato flatbread is piled high with juicy cherry tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and lots of creamy burrata cheese. - easy to get on the table in under an hour!
Follow on Instagram