Description
This easy huli huli chicken recipe is a summertime staple! Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection using the “huli huli” method, and coated in a Hawaiian BBQ style sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 1 small knob fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for serving)
- chopped green onions (optional, for serving)
- pineapple slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate: Whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic together in a resealable plastic bag or large dish.
- Reserve: Reserve ½ cup of the marinade to use as a basting sauce.
- Coat: Place the chicken in the marinade. Make sure it is fully submerged/coated.
- Chill: Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
- Prep Grill: Oil the racks of the grill to prevent sticking. Heat the grill to medium (350-375°F).
- Grill: Place the chicken on the grill, cooking for 20-25 minutes total.
- Baste: Every 5 minutes, flip the chicken and baste with the reserved marinade.
- Finish: The chicken is finished once the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Finish with a sprinkling of chopped cilantro and green onions. Serve with grilled pineapple if desired.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for ultra-tender meat. For a gluten-free version, use GF soy sauce. For maximum tenderness in thighs, cook to an internal temperature of 175°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 627 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 2053 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 163 mg
Keywords: huli huli chicken, Hawaiian BBQ, grilled chicken thighs, tropical dinner