Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken
Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken is a convenient, flavorful dish that combines the ease of slow cooking with the vibrant, tropical flavors of ginger, garlic, pineapple, and brown sugar. With its sweet, tangy, and savory profile, this meal is perfect for those who enjoy a balanced and satisfying dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (chicken breasts can also be used)
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, and garlic until fully combined.
- Arrange the chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce mixture over the top. Set the crockpot to cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with the sauce.
- Once the cooking time has passed, remove the chicken from the crockpot. Whisk in the cornstarch to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
- At this stage, you can choose to serve the chicken in its whole thigh pieces, accompanied by the sauce. Alternatively, shred the chicken and return it to the crockpot, stirring it into the sauce. Shredded chicken is perfect for serving as a filling for sandwiches or a topping for rice.