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Tasty Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

A sweet, smoky, island-inspired grilled chicken marinated in pineapple, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for a classic Hawaiian flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: BBQ, Hawaiian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Huli Huli Chicken
  • 3 pounds chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh pineapple slices for serving
  • green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, ginger, garlic, oil, Worcestershire sauce, chili flakes, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in a dish and pour marinade over it, reserving 1/2 cup for basting. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill or oven to medium-high or 400°F (205°C).
  4. Grill chicken 6–7 minutes per side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
  5. Continue cooking until chicken reaches 165°F and edges are caramelized.
  6. Grill pineapple slices until lightly charred.
  7. Serve chicken with pineapple and garnish with green onions.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Grilled pineapple enhances sweetness and balances the savory marinade.