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