Description
Huli Huli Chicken with Huli Huli Sauce is a tropical Hawaiian delight that combines juicy chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy marinade. This dish is perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, impressing guests and satisfying cravings. The tantalizing blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic creates a flavor explosion that’s quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve it as kabobs, in wraps, or over rice for a versatile meal option. With its healthy ingredient profile and grill-friendly nature, this recipe is bound to become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, ginger, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 15 minutes (up to overnight).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
- Skewer marinated chicken pieces if making kabobs.
- Grill for about 10–15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest before serving hot with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg