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Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

A staple in Hawaii, this EASY Huli Huli Chicken is cooked right on the grill and topped with a sweet sauce that is full pineapple flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Huli Huli Sauce & Marinade:
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup sherry
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger , grated
  • 2 cloves garlic , grated
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
Chicken:
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thigh fillets
  • 8-12 lices pineapple , fresh or canned
  • 2 tablespoons scallions , chopped diagonally

Instructions

For the Huli Huli Sauce:
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  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, ginger and garlic.
  2. Use half of the sauce for the chicken marinade.
  3. Place the other half of the sauce in a small saucepan and bring to a low simmer.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. Whisk into the sauce and continue heat and whisk until it thickens and start to become glossy.
  5. Set it aside for serving and dipping.
For the Chicken:
  1. Combine the raw chicken with half of the huli huli sauce in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Cover and marinade in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but up to 1 day.
  2. Remove the chicken and discard excess marinade. Heat the grill to medium high heat (about 350°F) and oil the grates.
  3. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F using an instant read digital thermometer. Remove and allow to rest while you grill the pineapple rings.
  4. Place the pineapple rings directly on the grates for 1-2 minutes or until they get grill marks.
  5. Remove and serve the chicken with the pineapple rings, garnish with chopped scallions and a side of the thickened huli huli sauce. If desired, you can baste with the cooked huli huli sauce before serving instead of serving on the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 1407mg (59%) Potassium 674mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 225IU (5%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406

% Daily Value*

Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 1407mg 59%
Potassium 674mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 225IU 5%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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