Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe is a delicious Hawaiian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, then grilled to perfection. The sweet and tangy marinade infuses the chicken with incredible flavor, making it a favorite for summer cookouts and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 4–5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice (canned)
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste (or minced ginger)
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste (or minced garlic)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
For Serving:
- Pineapple rings – 1 pineapple or 1 can of slices (drained)
- ½ cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and Prepare Chicken: Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl or ziploc bag, combine all marinade ingredients except chicken. Mix well.
- Set Aside Sauce: Remove ½ cup of the marinade for serving and set aside.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade, ensuring they are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to 400°F (medium-high heat) and oil the grates lightly.
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken for about 10 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Grill Pineapple: Grill pineapple rings until golden on each side.
- Finish and Serve: Brush reserved marinade over chicken and pineapple. Optionally, thicken sauce under broiler or on stovetop before brushing over chicken.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Make sure to discard the marinade used for marinating the chicken.
- Adjust sweetness or spiciness of the marinade to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 255mg
Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken, Pineapple Chicken
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