Description
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a delightful dish that transports you to the tropics with its sweet and savory flavors. This recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a luscious blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. Ideal for backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to pair with rice, salads, or grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper until well blended.
- Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the chicken is well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for maximum flavor).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, baste the chicken with leftover marinade in the last few minutes of grilling. Feel free to experiment with adding spices like cayenne pepper for heat or lime juice for acidity.