Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:22 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Category:Main Dish
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:Hawaiian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or boneless)
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
Fresh pineapple slices (for grilling, optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs into a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Remove chicken from marinade: Take the chicken out of the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Grill the chicken: Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down if using skin-on thighs. Grill for about 7-10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
If desired, grill pineapple slices for a few minutes on each side until charred and caramelized.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle chopped green onions on top for added flavor and color.
Arrange the grilled chicken on a platter, optionally adding grilled pineapple slices for garnish.