Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delightful Hawaiian barbecue dish that brings a taste of the tropics right to your table. This recipe features juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice, then grilled to perfection alongside caramelized pineapple slices. Perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, Huli Huli Chicken is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (or drumsticks/breasts)
- Pineapple slices for grilling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Ensure all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least two hours (overnight preferred).
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard excess) and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add pineapple slices to the grill until caramelized.
- Let chicken rest before serving with grilled pineapple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 105mg