Description
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the tropical flavors of Hawaii right to your backyard. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger, resulting in tender, juicy meat that’s perfect for summer barbecues or casual family dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can impress your guests with this flavorful grilled chicken that pairs beautifully with various sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic to create the marinade.
- Reserve 1 cup of the marinade for basting. Place the remaining marinade and chicken into a ziplock bag. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade.
- Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg