Huli Huli Chicken
Huli Huli Chicken is a flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in a delicious blend of pineapple, soy sauce, and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Grilled pineapple slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour half the marinade over it. Reserve the other half for basting later.
- Seal and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour or ideally overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard used liquid.
- Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade as it cooks. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Rest chicken for 3–5 minutes, then slice and serve over rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and add grilled pineapple slices if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least one hour for optimal flavor.
- Grilling times may vary based on the thickness of the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg