Description
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the tropics right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, pineapple juice, and fresh ginger. Ideal for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or quick weeknight meals, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile. You can grill it outdoors or cook it in your oven, making it perfect for any occasion. Serve this succulent chicken with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper until blended.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade; let excess drip off.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Optionally brush with leftover marinade during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg