Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
If you’re craving a taste of the tropics, look no further than Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe. This dish harmonizes sweet and savory flavors, creating a mouthwatering experience that you’ll want to savor repeatedly. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive family gatherings, this recipe is simple yet impressive. The star of the show is the homemade marinade that infuses the chicken with vibrant flavors while keeping it irresistibly juicy on the grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
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, minced ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove excess marinade from chicken and place it on the grill.
- Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg