Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
This authentic Huli Huli Chicken Recipe brings Hawaiian flavors to your backyard. The sweet and savory marinade creates juicy, caramelized chicken.
Equipment
- Gas or charcoal grill
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs for turning chicken
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
Instructions
- Mix pineapple juice and soy sauce together.
- Add brown sugar to the mixture.
- Stir in rice vinegar until combined.
- Add minced garlic and fresh ginger.
- Place chicken in large bowl.
- Pour marinade over chicken pieces.
- Marinate for 2 hours minimum.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade.
- Grill for 6 minutes per side.
- Turn chicken frequently during cooking.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor penetration
- Reserve some marinade for basting during grilling
- Don't flip chicken too frequently to prevent sticking
- Use bone-in thighs for juicier, more flavorful results
- Let chicken rest before serving to retain juices