Best 7 Slow Cooker Hula Chicken Recipes

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Are you looking for a foolproof way to satisfy your craving for Hawaiian flavors without sweating over the stove? Look no further than your slow cooker! Indulge in the tantalizing taste of "Slow Cooker Hula Chicken", a mouthwatering dish where tender chicken is bathed in a vibrant pineapple-soy sauce and infused with the aroma of ginger, garlic, and green onions. Embark on a culinary adventure that blends the vibrant spirit of Hawaii with the convenience of your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER LUAU CHICKEN



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As long as you're cooking bacon for breakfast, save some for the slow cooker. In four hours, you'll be saying aloha to lunch! -Cindy Lund, Valley Center, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 bacon strips, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Cut three bacon strips in half; cook until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels., Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top each thigh with a half piece of bacon. Top with onion, pineapple and barbecue sauce., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Cook remaining bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. Sprinkle over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SLOW-COOKER HULA CHICKEN



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Let your slow cooker take care of dinner tonight and make this juicy, Hawaiian-inspired pineapple chicken. Freeze the mixture ahead of time for fuss-free morning prep!

Provided by By Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Entree

Time 6h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 can (16 oz) crushed or diced pineapple, drained, juice reserved
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, gingerroot and Sriracha sauce. Add chicken and crushed pineapple.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or High heat setting 4 to 6 hours. Once chicken is cooked through and sauce thickened, remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to sauce, and turn heat to High. Cook, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. If sauce gets too thick, add the reserved pineapple juice from the can.
  • Serve warm over a bed of rice with a side of pineapple salsa, if desired, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1700 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 0 g

HULI HULI CHICKEN



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'Huli Huli Chicken' (turn, turn) was invented by Ernest Morgado when he cooked teriyaki chicken for a group of farmers in 1955. This has been a Hawaiian staple with sticky rice ever since. This is my family's version of Huli Huli Chicken. Use aji mirin (sweet rice wine) in place of sherry if desired.

Provided by Mama Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 pound) chickens, each cut into 8 pieces
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup sherry
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, crushed
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 green onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, sherry, ginger, garlic, green onions, and dry mustard in a large resealable plastic bag, stirring the marinade until brown sugar has dissolved. Place chicken pieces into the bag, squeeze out air, seal bag, and lomi (massage) bag to coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Move an oven rack 6 inches from heat source and preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from marinade and arrange chicken, skin sides up, on a broiler pan.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until browned on both sides and the juices run clear, turning every 10 minutes, 30 to 45 minutes. Baste with remaining marinade after each turning. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece of chicken, not touching bone, should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 47.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1204 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN



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Delicious chicken. Serve over rice. Smells amazing.

Provided by SammiB

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds chicken breast
1 (18 ounce) bottle honey barbecue sauce
1 (15.25 ounce) can sliced pineapple
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Put chicken breasts into the crock of a slow cooker; top with barbeque sauce, pineapple slices, and soy sauce.
  • Cook on High for 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 727.8 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

INSTANT POT® HULA CHICKEN



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An unexpected ingredient list makes this tropical chicken dinner recipe surprisingly delicious! Chicken thighs are browned and then cooked in a sweet-and-savory pineapple sauce before being shredded and served with rice. It's the perfect solution for a quick dinner that brings big flavor to the table.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
2 cans (8 oz each) crushed or diced pineapple, drained
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic and gingerroot; set aside.
  • On 6-quart Instant Pot®, select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat butter in insert. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until browned. Pour pineapple juice mixture over chicken; turn chicken to coat. Select CANCEL.
  • Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 3 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure. Transfer chicken to cutting board to cool slightly, then shred with two forks. Return chicken to mixture in insert.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce and cornstarch. Stir into chicken mixture. Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat mixture in insert to boiling. Cook and stir 1 minute.
  • If desired, serve warm over a bed of rice topped with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize About 1/2 Cup, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

CROCK POT HULA CHICKEN



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A tender pineapple chicken dish that is guaranteed to be gobbled up by kids and adults alike. You can also add peppers, they just aren't a big hit in our house. Toss everything in the crock pot (even frozen chicken breasts!) and come home to a complete meal that just needs to be served over rice. This was an entry in RSC #13. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Healthy

Time 4h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use frozen, see below)
1 (19 ounce) can pineapple chunks, reserve juice
2 cups baby carrots, cut in half

Steps:

  • Pour honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, bouillon and pineapple juice in the crock pot and stir.
  • Lay chicken on bottom of pot and cover with carrots and pineapple chunks.
  • Cook in your crock pot for 4-6 hours on low or 3-4 on high. If you are using frozen chicken breast, just add another hour on low or 1/2 hour on high.
  • I actually like the thinner sauce for this one. A reviewer suggested thickening the sauce, so I will include CarrolJ's recommendation - after the meat, carrots and pineapple are removed, add 1/2 cup of water mixed with 4 Tablespoons of cornstarch. Then cook the sauce until thickened and smooth.

HULI HULI CHICKEN THIGHS



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I'm allergic to store-bought barbecue sauces, so when I found a marinade recipe I could use, I tweaked it a little and began using it with chicken thighs. My fiance loves this over Parmesan couscous.-Erin Rockwell, Lowell, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
Hot cooked rice
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first six ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with pineapple mixture., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with rice. If desired, top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Slow Cooker Hula Pork:

  • Prep your slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • Create a flavorful marinade by combining pineapple chunks, chicken broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, ginger, and red chili flakes in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade and the cubed chicken into the prepared slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, depending on your desired tenderness.
  • Serve the shredded chicken with rice, noodles, rice noodles, or a fresh and flavorful slaw.

Conclusion:

  • The slow cooker does the majority of the work in this recipe, making it an ideal option for busy individuals.
  • The combination of pineapple, ginger, and chili flakes imparts a unique and delicious Hawaiian-style taste to the chicken.
  • The chicken can be shredded and served in multiple ways, allowing for versatility in meal preparation.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days, making it a convenient choice for meal prepping.
  • Make sure to adjust the cooking time based on your desired texture and tenderness of the chicken.

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