Huli Huli Chicken
A delicious Hawaiian barbecue favorite featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory mixture, grilled to perfection with caramelized pineapple.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For grilling
- 4 pieces chicken thighs Can substitute with drumsticks or breasts.
- as needed pineapple slices For grilling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs into the marinade and let them soak for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Grilling
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the leftover marinade.
- Grill the chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked with nice grill marks.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, add the pineapple slices to the grill until they are caramelized.
- Serve the chicken hot with grilled pineapple slices.
Notes
Pair with jasmine rice or a crisp green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the oven or microwave.