Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a classic Hawaiian dish featuring tender, juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled to perfection. This recipe captures the flavors of the islands in every bite, making it a favorite for BBQs and family dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Marinate Chicken: Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting. Marinate the chicken in the remaining marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill the chicken for 30–35 minutes, turning and basting with reserved marinade every 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can also bake the chicken in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 40–45 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Serve with steamed rice and grilled pineapple slices for a complete Hawaiian meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
