Description
This recipe provides instructions for making sweet and savory grilled Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for basting)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for basting)
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (for basting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag or non-reactive dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving any extra marinade. Discard the used marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- While the chicken cooks, mix the basting ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple juice) in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
- During the last 5-10 minutes of grilling, brush the chicken frequently with the basting sauce.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can lightly char the chicken near the end of cooking.
- Serve with grilled pineapple slices.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110