Huli Huli Chicken
A delicious Hawaiian grilled chicken dish marinated in a sweet and savory sauce with pineapple.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For grilling
- 4 pieces chicken thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced For grilling.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them soak for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Grilling
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, basting with the marinade until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, add diced pineapple to the grill for caramelization.
- Serve the Huli Huli chicken hot, garnished with green onions and the caramelized pineapple.
Notes
For serving, consider pairing with coconut rice or a zesty salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.