Baked Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Baked Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory pineapple-soy glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chicken:
- 3 pounds of chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
Marinade:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Garnish (optional):
- Fresh pineapple slices
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place chicken thighs in a baking dish.
- Prepare Marinade: In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to the simmering sauce and whisk until thickened.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring even coating.
- Bake: Bake for 45-60 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), basting halfway through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest before garnishing with pineapple, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours or overnight for more flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to suit your taste.
- For a smoky flavor, you can grill the chicken instead of baking it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Baked Chicken, Hawaiian Recipe, Chicken Thighs