Description
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe delivers a sweet and savory Hawaiian-inspired dish featuring tender boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with a tropical twist.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Chicken
- 4-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, minced ginger, and minced garlic until well combined to create the Huli Huli marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to fully develop.
- Preheat the Grill or Stovetop Pan: When ready to cook, preheat your grill to medium-high heat or heat a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Grill or cook the chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and have a nice charred exterior. Baste occasionally with reserved marinade during cooking for extra flavor, but discard any marinade that has come into contact with raw chicken.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot with your choice of side dishes for a perfect Hawaiian-inspired meal.
Notes
- For more authentic flavor, charcoal grilling is preferred but stovetop cooking works well too.
- If you do not have pineapple juice, orange juice can be used as a substitute.
- Make sure to discard any leftover marinade that has touched raw chicken to avoid cross-contamination.
- This recipe pairs well with white rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor, but if short on time, marinate for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7 oz
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 652 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 59 g
- Cholesterol: 287 mg
