Description
Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken is a delightful dish that transports the vibrant flavors of Hawaii right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken thighs slowly cooked in a luscious sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and fresh ginger. The result is a sweet and savory delight that pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or even on its own. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hassle-free meal is sure to impress everyone around the table.
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 the chicken thighs in the bottom of 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 well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and cover the crock pot. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until tender.
- Remove the chicken and mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir this mixture into the crock pot to thicken the sauce.
- Return shredded or whole chicken to the pot and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over rice or noodles and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of total dish (about 204g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg