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Slow Cooker Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Slow Cooker Huli Huli Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken breasts slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy sauce made with brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and a touch of ginger and garlic. It’s an easy, hands-off meal that’s ideal for busy days and is perfect served over rice with a garnish of fresh green onions.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Thickener

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, chicken broth, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Mix well until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is well blended.
  2. Add chicken to slow cooker: Place the four boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated with the sauce.
  3. Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low heat for 6 to 7 hours. This slow cooking process will make the chicken very tender and allow it to absorb the flavorful sauce.
  4. Thicken the sauce: After the chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts and set them aside. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker, then turn the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
  5. Finish and serve: Slice or shred the chicken breasts and return them to the slow cooker to coat with the thickened sauce. Serve the Huli Huli chicken hot over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions for a burst of fresh flavor. Enjoy this sweet and savory Hawaiian-inspired dish!

Notes

  • Make sure to fully dissolve the brown sugar in the sauce before adding it to the slow cooker for even flavor distribution.
  • For even cooking, use chicken breasts of similar size.
  • The cornstarch slurry helps to thicken the sauce into a nice glaze, enhancing its texture.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Serve with steamed white rice or Hawaiian sweet rolls for a complete meal.
  • Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 chicken breast with sauce)
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

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