Description
Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a flavorful grilled dish marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and baste with the reserved marinade. Grill for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
- Serve with steamed rice and grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg