Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a vibrant and mouthwatering Hawaiian barbecue dish that promises to elevate your next family gathering or summer cookout. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar, then grilled to perfection. The addition of caramelized pineapple slices offers a delightful tropical twist, making every bite a burst of flavor. Easy to prepare and adaptable for any cooking method—whether grilling, baking, or pan-frying—this dish is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the taste of Hawaii right at your table with this irresistible recipe.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (or drumsticks/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 smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure all pieces are coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (or oven to 375°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade, discarding excess marinade. Grill chicken for about 6–8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Grill pineapple slices alongside the chicken until caramelized.
- Serve grilled chicken topped with pineapple slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of grilled chicken thigh (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg