Description
This Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken recipe will transport your taste buds to the tropics with its sweet and savory flavors. Marinated in a blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, this grilled chicken dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken with marinade in a bag or bowl. Marinate in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest, then slice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, grilled pineapple, or salad.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use charcoal grilling.
- You can also bake the chicken at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 lb
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
