Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Tender slow-cooked chicken in a sweet and smoky pineapple-soy glaze with authentic Hawaiian flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 1 cup pineapple juice
03 - ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - ⅓ cup ketchup
05 - ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons water (for slurry, optional)

→ Garnish & Serving

13 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - Fresh pineapple slices (optional)
16 - Steamed rice (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Place chicken thighs in the crock pot. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4–6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
04 - Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir slurry into the sauce in the crock pot, cover, and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Return chicken to the pot and coat with sauce.
05 - Plate chicken over steamed rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and pineapple slices if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce develops this incredible depth of flavor that tastes like it simmered all day but honestly you just throw it in and walk away
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day if they last that long
02 -
  • I skipped the cornstarch once and the sauce was still delicious just thinner so do not stress if you do not have any
  • The sauce will taste pretty salty before cooking but the chicken and cooking time balance it out perfectly
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the sauce and keep it in the fridge for quick marinades throughout the week
  • Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper sling for the easiest cleanup ever

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