Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe is a delicious Hawaiian-inspired dish featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of sweet and savory ingredients. Grilled to perfection and served with caramelized pineapple rings, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the 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
Additional Ingredients:
- Pineapple rings – 1 pineapple or 1 can of slices drained
- ½ cup sliced green onions for garnish
- Rinse and Dry Chicken: Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl or ziploc bag, combine all marinade ingredients except chicken. Mix well.
- Marinate Chicken: Reserve ½ cup of marinade for later. Add chicken to the remaining marinade, ensuring it’s well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Grill: Preheat grill to 400°F and lightly oil grates.
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken for about 10 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add Pineapple: Grill pineapple rings until golden on each side.
- Final Touches: Brush reserved marinade over chicken. Optionally, thicken the sauce under the broiler or on the stovetop, then brush over the chicken.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste in the marinade.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 1420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken, Pineapple Chicken