Huli Huli Chicken
Huli Huli Chicken is a tantalizing Hawaiian barbecue dish that features juicy chicken thighs marinated in a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its easy preparation and vibrant ingredients, including grilled pineapple, Huli Huli Chicken is sure to impress everyone at your table. The marinade combines soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice for a flavor-packed experience that fills your home with an irresistible aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- Pineapple slices for grilling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or oven to 400°F/200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade (reserve some) and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C), basting with reserved marinade.
- Grill pineapple slices for the last few minutes until caramelized.
- Serve the chicken topped with grilled pineapple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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