Description
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe features juicy grilled chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy pineapple-soy glaze, a taste of Hawaiian flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- ½ cup canned pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- Pineapple rings for grilling
- ½ cup sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry.
- In a large bowl or zip bag, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, vinegar, cumin, pepper, and paprika.
- Set aside ½ cup of the marinade for basting or serving.
- Add chicken to the remaining marinade, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (around 400°F) and oil grates.
- Grill chicken for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 8–10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Grill pineapple rings for a few minutes per side until charred.
- Remove chicken and pineapple from grill. Brush chicken with reserved marinade.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with grilled pineapple and a side dish.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Chicken can also be broiled or baked at 375°F and finished under the broiler.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a hot skillet or under the broiler.
- Cooked chicken freezes well for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian grilled chicken, pineapple soy glaze, grilled chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, marinated chicken, sweet and savory chicken