Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken

Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken

6 servings
Crockpot huli huli chicken is a dinner you can set and forget, then come back to and enjoy in all of its tropical goodness! Each bite of fork-tender chicken is flavored with the best sauce made of ginger, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, and pineapple juice. It's the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and savory!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root grated
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs chicken breasts also work
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together your pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, and garlic.

  2. 2

    Place your chicken thighs into a crock pot and pour your sauce mixture over the top of them, and cook on low for 5-7 hours.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken from the crock pot and whisk in your cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

  4. 4

    At this point you can either enjoy your chicken in the whole thigh pieces with the sauce, or shred the chicken and add the shredded chicken back to the crock pot and stir it into the sauce.

  5. 5

    Shredding the chicken makes it an ideal sandwich filler, or topping on rice!

Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken

Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken

4.9(9)435 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for an effortless dinner that brings a taste of the tropics to your table? This Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken delivers incredibly tender, flavorful chicken with minimal fuss, making it a perfect "set and forget" meal for any day of the week. You'll be amazed at how easily you can achieve such deep, satisfying flavors.

The beauty of this Huli Huli chicken recipe lies in its simplicity and the magic of slow cooking. By allowing the chicken to simmer for hours, it becomes remarkably fork-tender, thoroughly infused with a Hawaiian-inspired sauce. This method guarantees a dish that's both easy to prepare and profoundly delicious, truly embodying that perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and savory that Huli Huli chicken is famous for.

When you lift the lid, you can expect juicy, succulent chicken that practically melts in your mouth. Each piece is coated in a vibrant, glossy sauce—a harmonious blend of bright pineapple juice, savory soy sauce, the pungent warmth of fresh ginger and garlic, all beautifully balanced by the sweetness of brown sugar and a touch of tangy ketchup. It’s a wonderfully aromatic experience, filling your kitchen with an enticing, tropical scent. The resulting dish is hearty, deeply flavored, and utterly comforting, perfect for a satisfying family meal.

While boneless, skinless chicken thighs are excellent for their rich flavor and how well they hold up in the slow cooker, you can easily use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option. The robust Huli Huli sauce complements either cut beautifully, ensuring a delicious result.

Serve this tropical Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken with steamed rice and a fresh green salad or a simple coleslaw for a complete and satisfying meal that transports you straight to a Hawaiian luau.

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