Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian dish that features tender, juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce made from soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and enticing aroma. Grill or bake it for a delightful meal that captures the essence of island cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and ketchup to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F or 190°C).
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve on a platter; drizzle with boiled reserved marinade and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg