Description
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines sweet and savory elements. The marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and can be served with grilled pineapple for an extra touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh pineapple slices (for grilling, optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C).
- Take the chicken out of the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is nicely charred.
- Grill Pineapple (Optional): If using, place pineapple slices on the grill during the last few minutes of cooking until caramelized and grill marks appear.
- Rest Chicken: Once grilled, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish: Slice the chicken and serve with grilled pineapple slices, if desired. Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh touch.
Notes
- This recipe serves well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Adjust the level of spice by modifying the red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken, grilled chicken, Hawaiian recipes, chicken marinade