Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a deliciously flavorful dish made with marinated chicken thighs, grilled to perfection with a sweet and savory glaze. The pineapple juice and soy sauce blend beautifully with brown sugar, ginger, and garlic, giving the chicken a tangy, umami-rich flavor that is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Marinade:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Set aside 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting. - Marinate the Chicken:
Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor. - Prepare the Grill:
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade. - Thicken the Marinade (Optional):
If you’d like to thicken the reserved marinade for basting, pour it into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer, and mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering marinade and cook until thickened. Set aside. - Grill the Chicken:
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has grill marks. In the last few minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with the reserved marinade. - Rest and Slice:
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. - Serve and Garnish:
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a bit of chili paste or sriracha sauce to the marinade.
- If you don’t have fresh ginger, ground ginger can be substituted, though the flavor won’t be as vibrant.
- To make the chicken extra juicy, marinate it overnight for a more pronounced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg