Description
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe is a Hawaiian-inspired dish that features juicy boneless chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of sweet and savory ingredients, grilled to perfection, and served with a tangy pineapple garnish. It’s a deliciously tropical dish that’s perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 4–5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice canned
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste or minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
Additional:
- Pineapple rings – 1 pineapple or 1 can of slices drained
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and Prep: Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl or ziplock bag, mix all marinade ingredients (except chicken) thoroughly.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Grill Chicken: Heat grill, cook chicken for 10 mins each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Grill Pineapple: Grill pineapple rings until golden.
- Final Touches: Brush reserved marinade over chicken and serve with grilled pineapple.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can reserve some marinade before adding the chicken and use it as a sauce after grilling.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste by modifying sugar or soy sauce quantities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
