Description
Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken is a delightful and tropical dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Hawaii to your dinner table. This easy slow cooker recipe features succulent chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made with pineapple juice and soy sauce, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal requires minimal prep time and can be served over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to become tender while infusing it with the delicious sauce. Whether you’re feeding the family or prepping meals for the week ahead, this recipe is sure to impress everyone with its comforting, homestyle taste.
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 mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, and garlic until combined. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until tender.
- Remove chicken; mix cornstarch with water until smooth and add back to the pot. Stir well.
- Shred or return chicken whole to the pot and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg