Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Featuring juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, this recipe is ideal for summer barbecues or family dinners. The combination of savory flavors and succulent chicken makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside grilled pineapple rings and fresh green onions for a vibrant presentation that will impress your guests. Perfect for meal prep, simply marinate ahead of time and grill when ready. Enjoy this delightful dish that celebrates the essence of Hawaiian cuisine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl or Ziploc bag, mix together light brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, apple cider vinegar, cumin, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Reserve ½ cup of marinade for later use. Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken for about 10 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, add pineapple rings until golden on each side.
- Brush reserved marinade over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg