Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a flavorful Hawaiian grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, delivering a perfect balance of smoky and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Step: Place chicken thighs in a large resealable bag or container and pour marinade over the chicken.
- Step: Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Step: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Step: Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
- Step: Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and skin is caramelized.
- Step: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Step: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, try grilling over charcoal and serve with a side of grilled pineapple slices. Be sure to boil the reserved marinade for 5-7 minutes before using it as a glaze to ensure food safety.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian, Grilled, Chicken, Dinner