Grilled Huli Huli Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10 Servings
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Calories
288 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken
Description
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe uses a marinade combining pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, fresh grated ginger, and minced garlic to soak boneless, skinless chicken thighs for several hours or overnight. The pineapple juice provides natural sweetness and acidity, while soy sauce and brown sugar add depth and balance.
The marinated chicken is grilled over medium heat until cooked through, typically about 6 to 8 minutes per side, while being basted with reserved marinade in the final minutes to build a glaze and enhance flavor. The grilling creates a caramelized surface with a slightly sticky texture from the sugars.
Garnishing with sliced green onions adds a mild, fresh contrast to the rich, tangy chicken. This dish is well-suited for outdoor grilling and can be served with rice or grilled vegetables for a full meal.
Marinating several hours in advance allows the flavors to penetrate the chicken well, and reserving some marinade for basting helps maintain moisture and intensify taste during grilling.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken thigh chicken breasts also work, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup pineapple juice unsweetened
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons ginger root grated, fresh
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger and garlic. Reserve 1 cup sauce for basting. Add the chicken thighs and sauce to a ziplock bag and marinate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions if desired
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours or overnight for deeper flavor absorption.
- Use reserved marinade only for basting; do not use for serving without boiling to avoid contamination.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted, but cook times may vary due to thickness differences.
- Garnish with sliced green onions just before serving for a fresh contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 907mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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