Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a Hawaiian dish that blends bold island flavors with tender grilled chicken. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and spices, ensuring that it is juicy and full of flavor. This recipe brings the taste of Oahu's roadside stands to your kitchen and is perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
3 lbs Chicken Thighs (Bone-in, skin-on)
1 cup Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
1/2 cup Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
1/2 cup Brown Sugar (Packed)
1/2 cup Ketchup
2 tbsp Fresh Ginger (Grated)
4 cloves Fresh Garlic (Minced)
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Sesame Oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to prepare the marinade
- Reserve approximately 1/2 cup of the marinade in a separate container and refrigerate for basting later
- Place the chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour the remaining marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F) and lightly oil the grates
- Grill the chicken skin-side down for 5 to 7 minutes, turning and basting with reserved marinade every 5 minutes until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F
- Remove from the grill, let rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve
Notes
For an oven method, bake at 400°F and baste every 10 minutes, finishing under the broiler if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg