Description
Sizzling Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken brings island-inspired flavors to your dinner table with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy marinade. Grilled to perfection, this dish delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4–6 chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in and skin-on
Marinade and Sauce:
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Aromatics and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
Optional Garnishes:
- sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Sriracha in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Submerge chicken pieces completely in the marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, ideally overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
- Heat outdoor grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 375-400°F. Clean and lightly oil grate to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Reserve remaining marinade for basting.
- Position chicken on hot grill, maintaining consistent spacing between pieces. Cook for 6-7 minutes on initial side, developing caramelized exterior.
- Flip chicken carefully, brush with reserved marinade. Continue grilling additional 6-7 minutes, rotating occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Monitor internal temperature using meat thermometer. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 165°F at thickest portion.
- Remove from grill, let rest 3-5 minutes to redistribute internal juices. Garnish with finely chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results since they retain moisture better than chicken breasts during grilling.
- Allow extra marinating time overnight to develop deeper, more complex Hawaiian-inspired flavor profile that truly penetrates the meat.
- Control heat carefully while grilling to prevent burning, as the sugary marinade can caramelize quickly and create bitter spots if not monitored closely.
- Consider using a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness and food safety without overcooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45753
- Calories: 4
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg