Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian grilled chicken dish marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
- Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 6-8 minutes. Flip the chicken and baste with the reserved marinade.
- Continue grilling for another 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the marinade.
- Serve with grilled vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg