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Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken

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Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken is a Hawaiian-inspired slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet, tangy pineapple-ginger sauce. Perfect for busy nights, this easy set-it-and-forget-it recipe delivers bold tropical flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2½ to 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the Crock Pot.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken, coating well.
  4. Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Optional: Remove chicken and thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) on the stove or in the slow cooker, then return chicken and coat before serving.
  6. Serve hot over rice, with vegetables, or in sandwiches or wraps.

Notes

  • Add sriracha or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Use chicken breasts instead of thighs, but reduce cooking time slightly to avoid drying out.
  • Canned unsweetened pineapple juice works perfectly.
  • For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end.
  • This chicken freezes well—cool, portion, and freeze for up to 2 months.

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