Description
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is a tropical delight that brings the flavors of Hawaii right to your backyard. This easy-to-make dish features succulent chicken marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger. Perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, this recipe will impress even the toughest critics at your table. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself making it again and again. Serve it alongside coconut rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic.
- Reserve 1 cup of the marinade for basting. Place the remaining marinade with the chicken in a ziplock bag and seal tightly.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Baste with reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg