Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken
Slow Cooker Huli Huli Chicken is a sweet and tangy slow cooker dinner made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and tender chicken thighs. It’s an easy, dump-and-go meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. You'll love it for potlucks, too!
Servings 6
Calories 346kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken, optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (to thicken, optional)
- Sliced green onions and black sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, ginger, and garlic until everything’s combined.1 cup pineapple juice, ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the chicken thighs to your slow cooker and pour that tasty sauce right over the top.2 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Pop the lid on and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fall-apart tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks.
- If you want a thicker sauce, just stir together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, then mix it into the crockpot about 30 minutes before it's done.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.Sliced green onions and black sesame seeds
Notes
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
Ang's Recipe Tips
✔️ I highly recommend chicken thighs for this recipe to avoid dried-out chicken. ✔️ Be sure to use cold water to create a slurry before adding it to the sauce to prevent clumps.Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
