Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Huli Huli Chicken Recipe is juicy, smoky and very tasty. It comes from Hawaii and is loved all over the world. 

The chicken is soaked in a sweet and tangy sauce. Then it is grilled until golden and soft inside. Each bite gives a tropical taste. 

Families enjoy it at dinners, cookouts, and parties. The recipe is simple and quick. With pineapple juice and spices, it tastes perfect every time.

When I First Tried Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

I first ate Huli Huli Chicken Recipe on a trip to Hawaii. Since then, I often cook it for my family and friends.

Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Whisk
• Grill or grill pan
• Tongs
• Plastic wrap
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, and sugar.
2. Add garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.
3. Whisk until smooth.
4. Place chicken in a bowl.
5. Pour marinade over chicken.
6. Cover with plastic wrap.
7. Keep in the fridge for 2 hours.
8. Heat grill or grill pan.
9. Brush the grill with olive oil.
10. Place chicken on a hot grill.
11. Cook for 6 minutes each side.
12. Brush with more marinade.
13. Grill until golden and cooked inside.
14. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
15. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Marinate overnight for stronger flavor.
• Use fresh pineapple juice for best taste.
• Charcoal grill gives an extra smoky flavor.
• Don’t overcook, chicken should stay juicy.
• Use extra marinade only for brushing.

Huli Huli Chicken Recipe Sides

• Steamed Rice: Soft rice balances sweet and tangy chicken.
• Grilled Pineapple: Sweet and smoky, matches the tropical taste.
• Green Salad: Fresh and crisp, adds a light touch.

Conclusion!

Huli Huli Chicken Recipe is simple, quick, and very tasty. The sweet sauce and smoky grill make it special. It is perfect for parties, dinners, or family meals. 

Serve with rice, pineapple, or salad for balance. Once you try it, you will want it again. Bring Hawaiian flavors to your home with this recipe.

Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Sara Collins

Huli Huli Chicken Recipe is juicy, smoky and very tasty. It comes from Hawaii and is loved all over the world. 

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger grated
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

 

• Mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, and sugar.
• Add garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.
• Whisk until smooth.
• Place chicken in a bowl.
• Pour marinade over chicken.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Keep in the fridge for 2 hours.
• Heat grill or grill pan.
• Brush the grill with olive oil.
• Place chicken on a hot grill.
• Cook for 6 minutes each side.
• Brush with more marinade.
• Grill until golden and cooked inside.
• Remove and rest for 5 minutes.

Notes

• Marinate overnight for stronger flavor.
• Use fresh pineapple juice for best taste.
• Charcoal grill gives an extra smoky flavor.
• Don’t overcook, chicken should stay juicy.
• Use extra marinade only for brushing.

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Sara Collins

Sara Collins is a food blogger at TastyDive. She shares simple and family-friendly recipes made with everyday ingredients. Her mission is to help home cooks enjoy tasty meals without stress.