Description
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe is a delicious Hawaiian-inspired dish featuring tender grilled chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a taste of the tropics any time of year!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for grilling
- sliced green onions and pineapple rings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade, until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove chicken from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions and pineapple rings.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, grill over charcoal.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or Hawaiian macaroni salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
