Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a vibrant Hawaiian BBQ dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and tangy flavors. This grilled chicken meal, bathed in a delicious marinade of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, is perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners. With easy preparation steps and versatile serving options, you can bring the taste of Hawaii to your table anytime. Whether you’re grilling for a backyard party or a casual evening at home, this Huli Huli Chicken will impress everyone with its delightful flavor and juicy texture.
Ingredients
- 4–5 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 paprika (smoked or sweet)
- Pineapple rings (fresh or canned) for grilling
- ½ cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs.
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, apple cider vinegar, cumin, black pepper, and paprika to create the marinade.
- Set aside ½ cup of the marinade for later use. Add the chicken to the remaining marinade, ensuring it's fully coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 10 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Discard any used marinade.
- Grill pineapple rings alongside the chicken until golden.
- Brush reserved marinade over the grilled chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg