Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian grilled chicken dish marinated in a sweet and savory pineapple-soy sauce. Perfect for summer grilling and bursting with tropical flavors!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or bone-in chicken pieces)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening sauce)
- sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Reserve ½ cup of the marinade and refrigerate.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Optionally, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened.
- Finish Chicken: Brush the grilled chicken with the thickened sauce during the last few minutes of cooking. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is great with grilled pineapple slices and steamed rice.
- You can also bake the chicken at 400°F for 25–30 minutes if grilling isn’t an option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
