Description
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is a delightful tropical dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a flavorful experience your family and friends will love. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger, which infuses every bite with mouthwatering flavors. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish can be served alongside rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal. With quick preparation and minimal cleanup, you’ll find it becomes one of your go-to recipes for gatherings or simple family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic.
- Marinate the chicken: Reserve 1 cup of marinade for basting. Add the remaining marinade with chicken to a ziplock bag, seal it, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill each side of the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes until cooked through (165°F). Baste with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 165g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg