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Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

This grilled Huli Huli Chicken is packed with Hawaiian-inspired flavor! The mix of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger is just delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Grill or Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup canned pineapple juice
  • cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups cooked rice for serving
  • sliced green onions for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Reserve ½ cup for basting.
    ½ cup canned pineapple juice, ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the chicken thighs to the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
    2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grates with oil.
  • Place the chicken on the grill, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and then baste the chicken with the reserved sauce. Cover and cook for another 3 minutes. Continue flipping and basting every 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve with rice and garnish with green onions.
    4 cups cooked rice, sliced green onions

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Notes

  • Let chicken rest before serving.
  • Chicken thighs work best for juicy grilled chicken.
  • Reserve marinade before adding raw chicken if using for basting.
  • Add sauce during the last few minutes to avoid burning.
  • Slight char is good, but avoid black scorching.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg