Description
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the tropical tastes of the islands right to your kitchen. This recipe features juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce made with fresh pineapple juice, garlic, and a hint of spice. Perfect for family dinners or backyard barbecues, this dish not only promises delicious flavors but is also incredibly easy to prepare. Serve it over fluffy rice with grilled pineapple and fresh green onions for a delightful meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 small pineapple (for grilling)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- White rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the pineapple into rings.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill each side for about 20 minutes or bake until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
- Grill or bake pineapple slices for about 5-6 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve hot with grilled pineapple on top of white rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg