Description
Juicy Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a mouthwatering dish bringing tropical Hawaiian flavors to your table. This recipe balances sweet and savory notes for an amazing chicken experience. The marinade and grilling create tender, flavorful chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Ensure the grate is clean and oiled.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, reserving excess. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Baste with Marinade: Baste chicken with reserved marinade while grilling for extra flavor. Stop basting a few minutes before removing to ensure food safety.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish: Slice chicken and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate chicken for several hours or overnight.
- Monitor the grill to prevent flare-ups and ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Substitute soy sauce with gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Chicken breasts can be used but may be drier than thighs.
- This dish stores well and is suitable for meal prep.
- If you don’t have a grill, bake chicken in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or use a grill pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg