Description
Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the exciting flavors of Hawaii to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sweet and savory sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, and fresh ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is incredibly versatile—serve it over rice, noodles, or even in tacos for a fun twist. With minimal preparation required, you can sit back and let the slow cooker do all the work while you savor the enticing aromas wafting through your kitchen. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting friends, this tropical-inspired meal will surely impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1½ tsp garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a 6-quart crock pot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, and garlic. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken; mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir into the crock pot and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pot whole or shredded before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg