Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious and flavorful Hawaiian dish, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Grilled pineapple slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour half the marinade over it. Reserve the other half for basting later.
- Seal and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour or ideally overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard used liquid.
- Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade as it cooks. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Rest chicken for 3–5 minutes, then slice and serve over rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and add grilled pineapple slices if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for an authentic taste.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg