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Tasty Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

Juicy, sweet, and savory Hawaiian-style grilled chicken marinated in a pineapple-soy glaze and grilled to caramelized perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Hawaiian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for grilling
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grill or skillet
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in a resealable bag, pour half the marinade over, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade until cooked through and caramelized.
  4. Optional: simmer leftover marinade until thickened for extra glaze.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, marinate overnight and grill over charcoal for authentic Hawaiian smokiness.