Description
Huli Huli Chicken Recipe is a delightful Hawaiian BBQ dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors to create an unforgettable meal. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs marinated in a mouthwatering blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Perfect for summer cookouts or family dinners, this dish not only impresses with its vibrant presentation but also fills your table with the irresistible aromas of the tropics. Pair it with rice, salads, or grilled vegetables for a complete feast that will have your friends and family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- Pineapple rings for grilling
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry chicken thighs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, apple cider vinegar, cumin, black pepper, and paprika.
- Reserve ½ cup of marinade and add chicken to the remaining marinade; coat well and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill chicken for about 10 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add pineapple rings to the grill halfway through cooking until golden.
- Brush reserved marinade over grilled chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of grilled chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 92mg