Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a mouthwatering Hawaiian grilled chicken dish marinated in a flavorful blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and spices. It’s perfect for a tropical barbecue feast!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Marinade:
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice
- Grilled pineapple slices (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with cooked white rice and optional grilled pineapple slices.
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- You can also bake or broil the chicken if grilling is not an option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg