Best Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Making Best Crock Pot Huli Huli Chicken is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, and salt.
- Prep the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are well-coated for maximum flavor.
- Set the Cooker: Cover the crock pot and set it to low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Cook: Allow the chicken to cook until it reaches the proper internal temperature, checking periodically if needed.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crock pot and use two forks to shred it.
- Combine and Thicken: Optionally, you can return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the sauce. For a thicker sauce, you may simmer the sauce with the lid off for an additional 15–30 minutes on high.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation before serving.