Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a Hawaiian BBQ favorite made with marinated chicken that’s grilled and basted in a sweet and savory sauce featuring pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 to 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Chopped scallions (for garnish, optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour in the marinade. Reserve 1/2 cup of marinade separately for basting. Seal and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, basting frequently with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, let it rest for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot with rice, grilled pineapple, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor significantly.
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs stay juicy and are easy to grill, but you can also use bone-in pieces with adjusted cooking time.
- Don’t use the marinade that touched raw chicken for basting—use the reserved portion set aside before marinating.
- Serve with traditional Hawaiian sides like macaroni salad or steamed white rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
