Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delightful Hawaiian barbecue dish that brings vibrant flavors right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender 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. It’s a fantastic choice for family gatherings or casual barbecues, offering both beautiful presentation and mouthwatering taste. Enjoy the tropical essence of this dish as it transports you to sunny shores with each bite.
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 (substitute with drumsticks or breasts)
- Pineapple slices for grilling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard any leftover marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, add pineapple slices until they are caramelized.
- Serve hot with grilled pineapple slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg