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Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken on a white plate with green onions and sesame seeds on top

Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken

This Crockpot Huli Huli Chicken is an easy Huli Huli chicken recipe that delivers delicious Hawaiian flavors with minimal effort. Enjoy tender chicken thighs drenched in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger root
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Prep your sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
  2. Assemble the dish: Place your chicken thighs into the bottom of your crockpot. Pour the sauce evenly over the top, ensuring every piece is coated.
  3. Cook low and slow: Set your crockpot to low and let the chicken cook for 5-7 hours. This gives the flavors time to meld into the chicken.
  4. Finish the sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot. Stir in the cornstarch to thicken the sauce, then return the shredded or whole chicken back into the pot to coat.
  5. Serve: Pair with fluffy steamed rice, and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for a stunning finish!

Notes

Pro tip: If you’re out of fresh ginger, powdered ginger works in a pinch—just use half the amount!