Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Bring on barbecue season with Hawaiian grilled huli huli chicken! A simple chicken recipe with a delicious pineapple-soy glaze.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs , or breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Huli Huli Sauce
- ¾ cup canned pineapple juice , do not use fresh
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger , can use the cubes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For serving: rice, grilled pineapple, green onions
Instructions
- Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the sauce for basting. Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag and pour the remaining sauce over it.
- Refrigerate: Seal the bag and place in a bowl or pan. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Preheat: When you're ready to cook, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the fridge and set on a plate 15 minutes, prior to grilling. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill: Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until charred and cooked to 165°F. During the last few minutes of grilling, baste the chicken with the reserved sauce.
- Serve: Wrap the chicken with foil and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve while warm with rice and pineapple.
Notes
Sauce: With the extra sauce you can simmer it down on the stove top
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
