Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian grilled chicken recipe marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.
Author:Sabrina Hermes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15-20 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:Hawaiian
Diet:Gluten Free
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
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Pineapple slices (for grilling, optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, vegetable 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. If using, lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting. Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 6-8 minutes.
Flip the chicken and baste with the reserved marinade. Continue grilling for another 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
If using pineapple slices, place them on the grill during the last few minutes of cooking, turning until grill marks appear.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the marinade.
Try using chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed to avoid drying them out.