Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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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
8 servings
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Calories
467 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe uses a marinade combining pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, minced garlic, and fresh ginger to infuse chicken thighs with a balance of sweetness, umami, acidity, and spice. The chicken is marinated for at least 5 hours or overnight to allow deep flavor absorption. Reserved marinade is used to baste the chicken during grilling, which helps build a flavorful glaze and prevents drying out.
Grilling over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes per side develops a caramelized exterior while the chicken stays juicy inside. The final internal temperature of 165°F ensures safe cooking. This style of chicken carries Hawaiian-inspired flavors and can be served alongside rice or vegetables for a casual main course.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken thighs boneless & skinless
- 1 cup pineapple juice unsweetened
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tsp ginger minced, fresh
Instructions
- Cut off any excess fat from the chicken. Place it in a large bowl. In a separate dish, combine all the remaining ingredients. Whisk to combine.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade to use for basting later. Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken, let it marinate for at least 5 hours or leave it overnight.
- Once the chicken is fully marinated, preheat the grill to medium high heat. Place chicken on to the grill. Optionally, save the raw marinade to make into a dipping sauce.
- Grill chicken on each side for about 8 minutes, baste occasionally with the reserved 1/4 cup of marinade. Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165F. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 882mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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