Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken with pineapple and rice on white kitchen counter

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Bring the taste of Hawaii to your backyard with this easy Huli Huli Chicken recipe! Juicy grilled chicken is marinated in a sweet and tangy pineapple-soy glaze, then basted to caramelized perfection. Every bite bursts with tropical flavor that’s perfect for summer cookouts or family dinners.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Hawaiian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Marinating Time: 4

Total Time: 4 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 380kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

Grill (gas or charcoal)
Meat thermometer
Basting brush
Large ziplock bags
Tongs
Grill basket optional

Ingredients

For the Huli Huli Marinade

1 cup pineapple juice fresh or canned
0.5 cup soy sauce low sodium optional
0.5 cup brown sugar packed
0.33 cup ketchup
0.25 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons ginger freshly grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Chicken

3 pounds chicken thighs boneless or bone-in
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
pineapple slices for grilling, optional
green onions chopped, for garnish
sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, broth, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Reserve 1 cup for basting.
Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Heat to 375–400°F and oil grates to prevent sticking.
Cook 6–7 minutes per side, flipping and basting until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes, grill pineapple slices, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

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