Description
This Slow Cooker Huli Huli Chicken recipe offers a delicious Hawaiian-inspired meal featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger. The sauce is thickened to perfection and garnished with fresh green onions, making it an effortless and flavorful dish perfect for busy days.
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
Thickening Slurry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- 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 fully dissolved, ensuring a smooth and flavorful sauce.
- Add chicken and sauce to slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is fully covered to absorb maximum flavor.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the sauce: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Increase the slow cooker temperature to high and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
- Combine and serve: Slice or shred the chicken as preferred and return it to the thickened sauce. Serve the Huli Huli chicken hot over cooked rice and garnish with freshly sliced green onions. Enjoy your flavorful Hawaiian-inspired meal!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ginger and garlic to enhance flavor.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your slow cooker model.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 chicken breast with sauce)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
