Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a tropical Hawaiian dish featuring succulent chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and other delicious ingredients. Perfect for a summer BBQ or luau party, this dish is a crowd-pleaser with its sweet and savory profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade:
- 1.5 kg / 3 lb chicken thighs (or breast, Note 1)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice, canned or bottled (unsweetened, Note 2)
- 1 1/2 tbsp ginger, freshly grated (Note 3)
- 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, freshly grated (Note 3)
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup (or Aussie tomato sauce)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sherry or Chinese cooking wine (Note 4)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
For Serving:
- Sliced green onion
- Grilled pineapple slices
Instructions
- Marinade: Mix marinade ingredients, reserving 3/4 cup for basting. Pour the rest over chicken in a glass or ceramic container, coat chicken well, and marinate for 24 – 48 hours.
- Cooking: Brush BBQ grills with oil and preheat to medium-high heat or heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess marinade from chicken and cook on the BBQ/skillet. Cook each side until golden, basting with reserved marinade periodically. Cook until internal temperature reaches 75°C/167°F for thighs or 65°C/150°F for breasts.
- Transfer chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and grilled pineapple slices.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 24 hours.
- Adjust the heat during cooking to prevent burning.
- Ensure chicken reaches the recommended internal temperatures before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Grilled Chicken
