Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian grilled chicken dish marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice, then grilled to perfection. It’s a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors that will transport you to the islands with every bite.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting. Pour the rest over the chicken thighs in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5–7 minutes per side, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with rice and grilled pineapple.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are preferred for their juiciness, but you can use boneless chicken breasts if desired.
- This recipe also works well when baked or cooked on a stovetop grill pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
