Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, offering a tropical flavor explosion.
Author:Isabella
Prep Time:2 hours
Cook Time:16 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 16 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:Hawaiian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
Grill the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 6-8 minutes, then flip and baste with the reserved marinade. Continue grilling for another 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
Serve with steamed rice and grilled vegetables for a complete meal.