Description
Enjoy this authentic Huli Huli Chicken recipe, a Hawaiian-style grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and savory pineapple-soy glaze with ginger and garlic. Perfect for a backyard BBQ or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1/2 cup canned pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- Pineapple rings for grilling
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry.
- In a large bowl or zip bag, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, vinegar, cumin, pepper, and paprika to create the Huli Huli chicken marinade.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting or serving.
- Add chicken to the remaining marinade, ensuring it is well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (around 400°F) and oil grates.
- Grill chicken for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Grill pineapple rings until lightly charred.
- Remove chicken and pineapple from grill. Brush chicken with reserved Huli Huli chicken sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with grilled pineapple and a side dish.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Spice it up by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha to the marinade.
- If not grilling, bake at 375°F and finish under the broiler.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a hot skillet or under the broiler to restore texture.
- Cooked chicken freezes well for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 thigh)
- Calories: Estimated 350-400
- Sugar: Estimated 25-30g
- Sodium: Estimated 800-1000mg
- Fat: Estimated 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 4-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 10-14g
- Trans Fat: Estimated 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 25-30g
- Fiber: Estimated 1-2g
- Protein: Estimated 30-35g
- Cholesterol: Estimated 100-120mg