Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken

8 servings
This Hawaiian chicken recipe is full of flavor and taste!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar

    packed

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic

    minced

  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 12 chicken thighs

    boneless and skinless

  • optional

    garnishes: green onions, pineapple rings

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk together the pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl. Once that is mixed, add in the minced garlic, ginger paste sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Set aside one cup of this marinade and then cover and keep it in the fridge. You'll use this for basting the chicken later while it's cooking.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken thighs to a sturdy freezer bag, then pour the rest of the marinade into a freezer bag. Mix around the chicken thighs so that the marinade covers the chicken entirely. Put the bag in the fridge to marinate overnight. If you can't do it overnight, be sure to let it marinate for at least 8 hours.

  3. 3

    Before adding the chicken to the grill, lightly oil it so that it doesn't stick. Take the chicken pieces out of the marinade (and throw that marinade away!) and put the chicken on the grill. Let it cook for about 3 minutes and then flip. Brush on some of the new marinade that you saved from earlier, and then flip it and cook for 3 minutes. Brush on more marinade and repeat the process until the chicken is cooked all the way. This will take about 10 minutes or so. Make sure to use your meat thermometer to check that it's at 165 degrees internally.

Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken

8 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a taste of the islands right in your own kitchen? This Huli Huli Chicken recipe delivers an explosion of authentic Hawaiian-inspired flavor and taste, making it an unforgettable meal for any occasion. You'll love how easily it brings tropical vibrancy to your table.

The brilliance of this Huli Huli Chicken recipe lies entirely in its vibrant marinade. A thoughtful combination of sweet brown sugar and ketchup, savory soy sauce, and bright pineapple juice forms the base, while the aromatic depth of ginger paste, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil rounds out the complex flavors. This carefully balanced blend creates the signature 'huli huli' taste that makes every bite incredibly satisfying and truly sets it apart.

Prepare for tender, boneless, skinless chicken thighs steeped in a memorable sweet, savory, and tangy glaze. This Hawaiian-inspired dish brings together a symphony of flavors from the rich marinade ingredients, resulting in a delightfully sticky and succulent texture. While the preparation is quick, involving only 10 minutes of active time, allow for a significant cooking duration of 490 minutes for the chicken to become deeply flavorful and incredibly tender.

Customization & Serving Suggestions

While this recipe shines on its own, feel free to get creative with garnishes to enhance both flavor and presentation. Freshly sliced green onions add a crisp, savory counterpoint, and vibrant pineapple rings offer an extra tropical flair, perfect for enhancing the sweet notes and presentation.

This flavorful Huli Huli Chicken is ideal for family dinners, backyard barbecues, or any occasion calling for a taste of the islands. Serve it alongside your favorite steamed rice, a fresh green salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

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