Slow Cooker Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

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4.5

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    747 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Slow Cooker Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Enjoy Slow Cooker Huli Huli Chicken for an easy weeknight meal. Tender chicken thighs are simmered in a sweet & savory sauce, topped with caramelized pineapple. Easy, delicious, and a taste of Hawaii without the plane ticket!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in skin-on
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 20 ounces pineapple rings 1 can
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup soy sauce preferably low-sodium
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
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Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  2. Drain the can of pineapple rings, reserving the liquid for the sauce. Put the rings in the fridge until it's time to serve the meal.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the thighs skin side down in the pan for 3-4 minutes, just until the skin is a good golden brown color.
  4. Once the skin is golden, add your thighs to the slow cooker.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the juice from the pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ground ginger, and garlic.
  6. Pour the sauce over the thighs, cover, and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
  7. Once cooked, place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet.
  8. Add the pineapple slices and broil until the skin starts to caramelize.

Notes

  • I use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture. I think this dish is better when made with thighs, not chicken breast.
  • Searing the chicken thighs in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker is an extra step, but it's so worth it.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like a bit of heat.
  • The thighs will fall apart if you cook the chicken longer than the suggested 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. It will still taste delicious, but you won't be able to broil the thighs with the pineapple on top.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, double the recipe. Just make sure your slow cooker is big enough to hold all that deliciousness.
  • I use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture. I think this dish is better when made with thighs, not chicken breast.
  • Searing the chicken thighs in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker is an extra step, but it's so worth it.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like a bit of heat.
  • The thighs will fall apart if you cook the chicken longer than the suggested 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. It will still taste delicious, but you won't be able to broil the thighs with the pineapple on top.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, double the recipe. Just make sure your slow cooker is big enough to hold all that deliciousness.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 747kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 230mg (77%) Sodium 1198mg (50%) Potassium 789mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin A 563IU (11%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 747 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 747kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 1198mg 50%
Potassium 789mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 51g 102%
Vitamin A 563IU 11%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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