Description
If you’re craving an easy, flavorful dinner that practically makes itself, look no further than this Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken recipe. Bursting with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this dish brings a taste of the islands right to your table. With minimal prep and a slow cooker doing all the work, it’s a weeknight winner you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
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- 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 (for thickening the sauce)
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
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Place the chicken thighs into the crock pot.
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Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
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Cook on low for 5 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Carefully remove the chicken from the crock pot and set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the sauce in the crock pot to thicken it.
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Return the chicken to the crock pot, or shred the chicken and stir it back into the thickened sauce.
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Serve the chicken whole with sauce or shredded over rice or in sandwiches.
Notes
Serving Tips:
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Serve the chicken over steamed white or brown rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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Use shredded chicken as a delicious filling for sandwiches, sliders, or wraps.
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Pair with grilled or roasted vegetables like pineapple, bell peppers, or zucchini for a complete tropical meal.
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Garnish with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.
Storage Tips:
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Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
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For longer storage, freeze the chicken and sauce separately or together in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
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Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.